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It means someone who does a sport or sports . It it derived from άθλος (athlos) meaning a great achievement, but the word athlete is only used for sports.
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What does Seve mean?
acording to the great greek gods seve means athlete and is destine to play sports
What did the word athlete once mean?
The word comes from Greek 'Athlos' meaning a contest. Latin and Greek words are similar meaning a contestant in the games
Who is a mythical greek athlete?
Mercury, his Greek name is Hermes
Who was a famous statue of a Greek athlete?
ZEUS
What is athlete in Greek?
One who competes for prizes
Where does the word athlete originate?
Athlete is a Greek word for a combatant or a champion, especially a prize-fighter.
Who is the best Greek?
there is an greek athlete called Ryan Niven he is a strong runner and super fit he did long distance running and won numerous gold medals so he is the best ever greek athlete.
Who was the first Greek athlete to win gold?
Not sure
Where does an ancient Greek athlete go after the games?
Home.
What is origin of the word athlete?
The word athlete originates from the Greek word "athlos" meaning contest. It was officially used at the first Olympic games in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece.
How do you say athletic in Greek?
You can say athlete in Greek by saying athlitis. If you wanted to say the word sports in Greek it would be athlitismos.
Causes of athlete's food?
i think you mean athlete's foot... damp socks
