Athlete – English Flashcard for Athlete for IELTS Updated: August 13, 2019 by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri AslAthlete Athlete (noun) /ˈæθ.liːt/someone who is a professional in a field of sport and attends organized competitive races and games – sportsperson:Having practiced incessantly for 3 years, he eventually became a marathon athlete.Share This Follow Us