sportsmanship

Meaning

  1. (uncountable, usually) The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, magnanimity, courtesy towards opponents, and winning or losing gracefully.
  2. (uncountable, usually) The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

Translations

Sportlichkeit

sportiviteit

fair play

الروح الرياضية

sportmenlik

Frequency

36k
Etymology

From sportsman + -ship.

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