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Definition athletics in British English

athletics noun

[uncountable] noun
/æθˈletɪks/
1

sports events in which people compete against each other in running races, jumping, and throwing things. The American word is track and field

Example

More women are participating in athletics nowadays.

Example

an athletics meeting

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2

sports and other physical activities

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Definition athletics in British English