para-athletics

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From para- +‎ athletics.

Noun

para-athletics (uncountable)

  1. (disability, sports) The disability-adapted form of athletics (track and field).
    Synonyms: para track and field, disability track and field, disabled track and field, paralympic track and field, paralympic athletics, disability athletics, disabled athletics
  2. (disability, sports) Disability-adapted form of sport (athletics)
    Synonyms: parasport, paralympic sport, disabled sport, disability sport, parasports, paralympic sports, disabled sports, disability sports