| Athlete 1. (n.) One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome. 2. (n.) Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion. 3. (n.) One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate. Thesaurus Entries amateur athlete, archer, ballplayer, baseballer, baseman, batter, battery, blocking back, bowman, catcher, center, coach, competitor, cricketer, defensive lineman, end, footballer, games-player, gamester, guard, infielder, jock, jumper, lineman, offensive lineman, outfield, outfielder, player, poloist, professional athlete, pugilist, quarterback, racer, skater, sport, sportsman, tackle, tailback, toxophilite, wingback, wrestler |