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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfair play
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛr plei
"Il fair play dimostrato dai giocatori è stato applaudito da tutti."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Respect for the rules or guidelines of a game, contest, or situation, and treating opponents or participants fairly and honestly.
"The referee emphasized the importance of good sportsmanship and fairplay throughout the tournament." - 2
Impartial, just, and equitable treatment of people in any sphere of life.
"Negotiating a fairplay agreement between employers and employees ensures long-term workplace harmony."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Middle English adjective 'fair' (meaning honest, equitable, or free from bias) and the noun 'play' (referring to game, action, or activity). Originally emerging in the late 16th century within sports contexts, it evolved metaphorically to describe ethical conduct, justice, and rules adherence in broader social, legal, and commercial interactions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fairplay" is said worldwide
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fair-play
Transliteration: fɛʁ.plɛ
"Le fair-play est essentiel dans toutes les compétitions sportives."
Fairplay
Transliteration: fɛːɐ̯ˌpleː
"Fairplay ist die Grundlage für jeden fairen Wettkampf."
fair play
Transliteration: fɛr plei
"Il fair play dimostrato dai giocatori è stato applaudito da tutti."
juego limpio
Transliteration: ˈxwe.ɣo ˈlim.pjo
"El respeto y el juego limpio son fundamentales en el deporte."
jogo limpo
Transliteration: ˈʒo.ɡu ˈlĩ.pu
"O árbitro exigiu jogo limpo durante toda a partida."
निष्पक्ष खेल
Transliteration: nishpaksh khel
"खेल में निष्पक्ष खेल का होना बहुत जरूरी है।"
公平竞争
Transliteration: gōngpíng jìngzhēng
"体育精神的核心在于公平竞争。"
페어플레이
Transliteration: pe-eo-peul-re-i
"모든 선수는 경기에 임할 때 페어플레이를 실천해야 합니다."
フェアプレー
Transliteration: fearupurē
"両チームは素晴らしいフェアプレー精神を見せた。"
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