What does athletics mean?
Athletics means (sports, especially British) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking..
Athletics
/æθˈlɛtɪks/ · noun
Meaning
(sports, especially British) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking..
Definitions by Sense
- (sports, especially British) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
- (sports, especially US) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
- plural of athletic
Example Sentences
The University of Phoenix, a for-profit educational institution, has turned the traditional relationship between athletics and higher education on its head, reducing it to its commercially exploitive essence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for athletics?
Common synonyms include sport, athletic contest.
What is the opposite of athletics?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use athletics in a sentence?
The University of Phoenix, a for-profit educational institution, has turned the traditional relationship between athletics and higher education on its head, reducing it to its commercially exploitive essence.
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