non-athlete

non--ath·lete

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te ath-leet]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈæθ lit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te ath-leet]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈæθ lit/

Definition of non-athlete word

noun non-athlete a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill. 1

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Origin of non-athlete

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin āthlēta < Greek āthlētḗs, equivalent to āthlē- (variant stem of āthleîn to contend for a prize, derivative of âthlos a contest) + -tēs suffix of agency

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Parts of speech for Non-athlete

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non-athlete popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".