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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRunner
/ˈrʌn.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who runs, especially in a race or as a sport.
"She is a dedicated runner who trains every morning." - 2
A person who operates or manages a business or organization.
"He is the runner of a successful local bakery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'runner', originating from the Old English root 'rinnan' (to run), influenced by Old Norse 'rinna'. Historically denoting a messenger or courier, its meaning has evolved primarily to describe someone who runs for sport, exercise, or transportation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Runner" is said worldwide
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ランナー
Transliteration: rannā
"彼は速いランナーです。"
coureur
Transliteration: kurœʁ
"Il est un coureur talentueux."
Läufer
Transliteration: ˈlɔʏfɐ
"Er ist ein schneller Läufer."
corridore
Transliteration: korriˈdoːre
"È un corridore esperto."
corredor
Transliteration: koɾeˈðoɾ
"Él es un corredor rápido."
corredor
Transliteration: koʁeˈdoʁ
"Ela é uma corredora talentosa."
दौड़ने वाला
Transliteration: daudne wala
"वह एक तेज दौड़ने वाला है।"
跑步者
Transliteration: pǎobù zhě
"他是一名优秀的跑步者。"
주자
Transliteration: juja
"그는 빠른 주자입니다."
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