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Paralympic

American  
[par-uh-lim-pik] / ˌpær əˈlɪm pɪk /
Sometimes Para

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Paralympic Games.


Paralympic British  
/ ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Paralympics

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He survived and went on to become a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

She is also planning the Hammer’s contribution to the LA28 Cultural Olympiad, the regional arts program accompanying the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

When Frech needs to recover from his “Dancing With the Stars” rehearsals, the Paralympic gold medalist can retreat to his family’s home in one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive enclaves.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

The buildings were constructed specifically for the games, with modern conveniences and accessible facilities for the Paralympic athletes who would be competing as well.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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