sportsmannoun [ C ]
uk/ˈspɔːts.mən/us/ˈspɔːrts.mən/plural -men uk/-mən/usa man who plays sport, especially one who plays it well
someone who plays sport in a way that shows respect and fairness towards the opposing player or team:
He'll be remembered both as a brilliant player and as a true sportsman.
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Competitors & participants in sports & games
- back four
- benchwarmer
- boot boy
- center forward
- center half
- eleven
- fielder
- finisher
- gymnast
- outfield player
- outside forward
- phoenix club
- playmaker
- poacher
- runner
- scratch
- sprint
- squad
- underdog
- winger
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