athletes is a form of:

Athlete



noun
1.
(person trained to physical exercises, feats or contests of strength. -athlete's foot a contagious disease, caused by a fungus that thrives on moist surfaces. -athlete's heart enlargement of the heart from excessive exercise) អ្នកអត្ដពល, អត្ដពលិក
  • versatile athlete
    - អ្នកអត្ដពលដែលចេះទាំងគ្រប់ទាំងសព្វ
ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.
2.
Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion.
3.
One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.