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pentathlete Definition

pentath·lete (pen tat̸hlēt′)

noun

a participant in a pentathlon

Etymology: < pentathlon + athlete

pentathlete Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • modern: She is the first British female modern pentathlete to qualify for the Olympic Games.
  • Olympic: This is your chance to see whether you've got what it takes to be an Olympic pentathlete.