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sportsmanship

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sports⋅man⋅ship

[spawrts-muhn-ship, spohrts-]
–noun
1. the character, practice, or skill of a sportsman.
2. sportsmanlike conduct, as fairness, courtesy, being a cheerful loser, etc.

Origin:
1735–45; sportsman + -ship
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sports·man·ship   (spôrts'mən-shĭp', spōrts'-)   
n.  
  1. The fact or practice of participating in sports or a sport.

  2. Conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in sports, especially fair play, courtesy, striving spirit, and grace in losing.

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