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Where does “άθλος” come from?

άθλος (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἆθλος — contest for a prize; conflict, struggle.

άθλος (Greek): feat, accomplishment; exploit, contest; task

Definitions

  1. feat, accomplishment; exploit, contest; task

Ancestry of “άθλος”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἆθλοςcontest for a prize; conflict, struggle

Words derived from “άθλος”

  • αθλοπαιδιά
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