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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFair play
/ˈfɛər pleɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The principle of treating all participants in a game or competition equally and with respect.
"In sports, fair-play is essential to ensure that all players have an equal chance of winning." - 2
A code of conduct that emphasizes honesty and integrity in competition.
"The tournament organizers stressed the importance of fair-play among all competitors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in English during the late 16th century, combining 'fair' (from Old English 'fæger', meaning pleasing, beautiful, or just) and 'play' (from Old English 'pleg(i)an', meaning to exercise or frolic). Originally established in sports and games to denote adherence to the rules, it expanded metaphorically into general social, ethical, and legal contexts to signify justice, equity, and honorable conduct.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fair play" is said worldwide
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Fair-play
Transliteration: fɛʁ plɛ
"Le fair-play est essentiel dans le sport."
Fairplay
Transliteration: ˈfɛːɐ̯ˌpleɪ
"Fairplay ist im Sport von großer Bedeutung."
Fair play
Transliteration: fɛr pleɪ
"Il fair play è fondamentale nel gioco."
Juego limpio
Transliteration: ˈxweɣo ˈlimpio
"El juego limpio es crucial en las competiciones deportivas."
Fair play
Transliteration: fɛr pleɪ
"O fair play é importante em todos os esportes."
निष्पक्ष खेल
Transliteration: Nishpaksh Khel
"खेल में निष्पक्ष खेल बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
公平竞争
Transliteration: gōngpíng jìngzhēng
"在比赛中，公平竞争是非常重要的。"
페어플레이
Transliteration: peeopeullei
"스포츠에서 페어플레이는 매우 중요합니다."
フェアプレー
Transliteration: feapuree
"スポーツにおいてフェアプレーは重要です。"
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