Paralympic Games

English

Etymology

Blend of paraplegic + Olympic Games.

Proper noun

Paralympic Games

  1. An international sports competition participated in by sportspeople with physical disabilities, which is held every four years as a counterpart of the Olympic Games and nowadays at the same venue.
    Synonyms: Paralympiad, Paralympics

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