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nonathlete

  • a word derived from athlete.
    athlete
    noun
    a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.

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They did the same with 14 nonathlete octogenarians for comparison.

From Science Magazine May 19, 2022

The member of the Nigerian delegation, a nonathlete over 60, only experienced mild symptoms but was hospitalized as a precaution, TV Asahi reported.

From Washington Post Jul. 16, 2021

How such a change would affect nonathlete students is not entirely clear, said Mark Kantrowitz, a leading financial aid expert, but it’s not likely that they will benefit from the arrangement.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2015

The average weight of the heart for the nonathlete is about 300 g, whereas in an athlete it will increase to 500 g.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Justin is the first of his family to attend St. Joseph’s, a nonathlete and more on the school’s social periphery.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove