Pugilism: meaning, definitions and examples

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pugilism

 

[ หˆpjuหdส’ษชlษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

combat sport

Pugilism refers to the practice or skill of boxing, a combat sport where two opponents throw punches at each other with gloved hands in a square ring. Pugilism requires agility, strength, and strategy to outmaneuver and defeat the opponent.

Synonyms

boxing, fisticuffs, pugnacity

Examples of usage

  • His dedication to pugilism training paid off when he won the championship.
  • Pugilism has a long history dating back to ancient times.

Translations

Translations of the word "pugilism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pugilismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเค•เฅ‡เคฌเคพเคœเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pugilismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pugilisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะณะธะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pugilizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ณ้—˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pugilat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pugilismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pugilizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถŒํˆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ู„ุงูƒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pugilismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pugilizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ณๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pugilizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnefaleikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒะณะธะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pugilizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pugilismo

Etymology

The term 'pugilism' originates from the Latin word 'pugil', which means 'fighter' or 'boxer'. Boxing, as a form of pugilism, has been practiced for centuries as a means of entertainment, self-defense, and competition. The sport has evolved over time with various rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the participants.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,915, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.