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===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
An older borrowing, ultimately from Ancient Greek [[wiki:ἀθλητής|ἀθλητής]] (''athlētḗs''). Due to its longer history in the language, speakers eventually started using the word as if one of native Coptic origin, | An older borrowing, ultimately from Ancient Greek [[wiki:ἀθλητής|ἀθλητής]] (''athlētḗs''). Due to its longer history in the language, speakers eventually started using the word as if one of native Coptic origin, by preserving its long vowel and utilizing a feminine form more akin to native adjectives. | ||
===Pronunciation=== | ===Pronunciation=== | ||