01 n. One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.
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One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.(Antiq.)
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2.
Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.
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3.
One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.