Gymnast definition
A person who is trained and skilled in gymnastics, especially one who engages in competition.
noun
An expert in gymnastics.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
gymnast
Plural:
gymnastsOrigin of gymnast
- French gymnaste from Greek gumnastēs trainer of professional athletes from gumnazein to exercise gymnasium
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Ancient Greek γυμναστής (gumnastēs, “trainer of athletes”), from γυμνάζω (gumnazō, “I train naked, exercise”), from γυμνός (gumnos, “naked”)
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