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ATHLETA
\ˈaθlɛtə], \ˈaθlɛtə], \ˈa_θ_l_ɛ_t_ə]\
Definitions of ATHLETA
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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Athletae
were
men
who
exercised
themselves
in
combat
at
the
public
festivals.- Vitruvius.
1846
- Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison
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