Paralympics

English

Etymology

Blend of para- (as in paraplegia or paralysis) + Olympics

Proper noun

Paralympics

  1. (sports) The Paralympic Games, a counterpart of the Olympic Games, nowadays at the same venue, designed for handicapped athletes

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