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Aquatic Athlete

/əˈkwætɪk ˈæθliːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who participates in sports or physical activities that take place in water.

    "The aquatic athlete trained daily to prepare for the upcoming swimming competition."
  2. 2

    An individual skilled in water-based sports such as swimming, diving, or water polo.

    "As an aquatic athlete, she excelled in both swimming and synchronized swimming events."

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The term 'aquatic' originates from the Latin word 'aquaticus', meaning 'of water', which evolved through Middle English. 'Athlete' comes from the Greek word 'athlētēs', meaning 'one who competes for a prize', reflecting the competitive nature of sports.

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