Sportsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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sportsman

 

[ หˆspษ”หtsmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

athletic competition

A person who is skilled in sports and competes in athletic competitions. Sportsmen are often admired for their physical abilities and dedication to their chosen sport.

Synonyms

athlete, competitor, player

Examples of usage

  • He is a talented sportsman who has won multiple gold medals in swimming competitions.
  • The young sportsman trained hard every day to improve his basketball skills.
Context #2 | Noun

ethical behavior

A man of good character and ethical principles, especially in the context of fair play and honesty in sports.

Synonyms

fair player, gentleman, honorable competitor

Examples of usage

  • He is not just a great athlete, but also a true sportsman who always plays fairly and respects his opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "sportsman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sportler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atlet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ัะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sportowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒใƒผใƒ„้ธๆ‰‹ (ใ‚นใƒใƒผใƒ„ใ›ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚…)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sportif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deportista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sporcu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋™์„ ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุงุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sportovec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกportovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกportnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญรพrรณttamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idmanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deportista

Word origin

The term 'sportsman' originated in the early 18th century, derived from 'sport' meaning recreational activity or game, and '-man' indicating a person. Initially, it referred to someone who engaged in hunting, shooting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Over time, the term evolved to encompass individuals involved in athletic competitions and embodying values of fair play and sportsmanship.

See also: sport, sporting, sportscaster, sportsmen, sportspeople, sportster, sportswear, sportswoman, sportswomen, sporty.