🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Association athlétique

Pronunciation / Transliteration: as-o-sya-syon a-tle-tik

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Athletic Association/æθˈlɛtɪk əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'association athlétique a organisé un tournoi de football."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An organization that promotes and governs sports and athletic activities.

    "The Athletic Association organized the annual track and field championships."
  2. 2

    A group of individuals or teams that participate in athletic competitions.

    "The local athletic association provides support for youth sports programs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'athletic' derives from the Greek word 'athletikos', meaning 'pertaining to athletes', which evolved through Latin into Middle English. 'Association' comes from the Latin 'associatio', meaning 'a joining together', reflecting the collaborative nature of such organizations.

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