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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAthletic Association
/æθˈlɛtɪk əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An organization that promotes and governs sports and athletic activities.
"The Athletic Association organized the annual track and field championships." - 2
A group of individuals or teams that participate in athletic competitions.
"The local athletic association provides support for youth sports programs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'athletic' derives from the Greek word 'athletikos', meaning 'pertaining to athletes', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. 'Association' comes from the Latin 'associatio', meaning 'a joining together', reflecting the collaborative nature of such organizations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Athletic Association" is said worldwide
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Association athlétique
Transliteration: as-o-sya-syon a-tle-tik
"L'association athlétique a organisé un tournoi de football."
Sportverband
Transliteration: shport-fair-bahnd
"Der Sportverband hat die Meisterschaft organisiert."
Associazione atletica
Transliteration: as-so-tsya-tsyo-ne a-tle-ti-ka
"L'associazione atletica ha promosso eventi sportivi."
Asociación atlética
Transliteration: a-so-sya-syon at-le-ti-ka
"La asociación atlética organizó una competencia de natación."
Associação atlética
Transliteration: a-so-sya-sao at-le-ti-ka
"A associação atlética promove eventos esportivos."
एथलेटिक संघ
Transliteration: aithletik sangh
"एथलेटिक संघ ने खेल प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया।"
体育协会
Transliteration: tǐyù xiéhuì
"体育协会组织了年度比赛。"
체육 협회
Transliteration: cheyuk hyeobhoe
"체육 협회는 연례 대회를 개최했습니다."
体育協会
Transliteration: taiiku kyōkai
"体育協会は年次大会を開催しました。"
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