Sportswomen: meaning, definitions and examples

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sportswomen

[ ˈspɔːtsˌwɪmɪn ]

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athletics

Women who are skilled in sports and actively participate in athletic competitions.

Synonyms

female athletes, women athletes

Examples of usage

Sportswomen from around the world will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
She was recognized as one of the top sportswomen in her country.

Translations

Translations of the word "sportswomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esportistas femininas

🇮🇳 खिलाड़ियाँ

🇩🇪 Sportlerinnen

🇮🇩 olahragawati

🇺🇦 спортсменки

🇵🇱 sportsmenki

🇯🇵 女性アスリート

🇫🇷 sportives

🇪🇸 deportistas femeninas

🇹🇷 sporcu kadınlar

🇰🇷 여자 운동선수

🇸🇦 رياضيات

🇨🇿 sportovkyně

🇸🇰 športovkyne

🇨🇳 女运动员

🇸🇮 športnice

🇮🇸 íþróttakonur

🇰🇿 спортшы әйелдер

🇬🇪 სპორტსმენები

🇦🇿 idmançılar qadınlar

🇲🇽 deportistas femeninas

Word origin

The term 'sportswomen' originated in the late 19th century as women started gaining more recognition and opportunities in the field of sports. With the growth of women's participation in athletics, the term became commonly used to refer to female athletes across various sports disciplines.