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Paralympic Games

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

plural noun

  1. an international competition for athletes with disabilities.

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Other Words From

  • Par·a·lym·pi·an noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Paralympic Games1

First recorded in 1955–60; blend of para(plegic) ( def ) or para- 1( def ) and (O)lympic ( def )

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Example Sentences

There seemed to be nothing standing between her and the gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Then she qualified for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, where women hand-cyclists would compete for the first time.

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