Paralympic Games

[ par-uh-lim-pik, par- ]

/ ˈpær əˈlɪm pɪk, ˌpær- /

plural noun

an international competition for physically disabled athletes.

Also called Par·a·lym·pics.

Related formsPar·a·lym·pi·an, noun, adjective

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Examples from the Web for paralympic

Just a few months ago, she was in top condition at Sochi, winning a bronze medal in the first ever Paralympic snowboarding event.
How Paralympian Amy Purdy Dances Like a Star|Rose Eveleth|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After all the furore about his pool parties lately, you couldn't have blamed Prince Harry if he'd missed the paralympic swimming.
Harry's New Pool Party|Tom Sykes|September 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
News bulletins and newspapers are bursting with Paralympic news and stories.
London Paralympic Games Open to Crowds and Scrutiny|Peter Popham|September 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His and Hers: William and Kate wore matching red sneakers while attending events on the first day of the Paralympic games.
Christopher Bailey Is Getting Hitched; Ann Romney Snubbed Anna Wintour|The Daily Beast|August 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST

That much will also be made plain when Harry's paralympic schedule is announced later today.
Harry: It's Business As Usual|Tom Sykes|August 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for paralympic

Paralympic

/ (ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the Paralympics

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