athˈled.əˌsizəm, -letə- noun
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1.
a. : an intense interest in athletics
you carry your disdain of athleticism too far — Christopher Isherwood
b. : an ardent participation in athletics
c. : a zealous encouragement of athletics
2. : intense energy or activity : strenuosity
an objective and healthy, almost happy athleticism about his later works such as the Third Symphony — Aaron Copland