Players: meaning, definitions and examples
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players
[ ˈpleɪərz ]
sports
Individuals who participate in a game or sport.
Synonyms
athletes, competitors, sportsmen
Examples of usage
- He is one of the best basketball players in the world.
- The team has talented players in every position.
games
Individuals engaged in a game or competition.
Synonyms
competitors, contenders, gamers
Examples of usage
- The chess players were deep in thought.
- She is a skilled poker player.
Translations
Translations of the word "players" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jogadores
🇮🇳 खिलाड़ी
🇩🇪 Spieler
🇮🇩 pemain
🇺🇦 гравці
🇵🇱 zawodnicy
🇯🇵 プレイヤー
🇫🇷 joueurs
🇪🇸 jugadores
🇹🇷 oyuncular
🇰🇷 선수들
🇸🇦 لاعبين
🇨🇿 hráči
🇸🇰 hráči
🇨🇳 玩家
🇸🇮 igralci
🇮🇸 leikmenn
🇰🇿 ойыншылар
🇬🇪 მოთამაშეები
🇦🇿 oyunçular
🇲🇽 jugadores
Word origin
The term 'players' originated from the Old English word 'plega', meaning 'action, exercise, sport, game'. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals engaged in various activities, such as sports and games. The concept of players has been integral to human society throughout history, reflecting our innate desire for competition and recreation.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.