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Paralympic Games

[ par-uh-lim-pik, par- ]

/ ˈpær əˈlɪm pɪk, ˌpær- /

plural noun

an international competition for physically disabled athletes.

Also called Par·a·lym·pics.

OTHER WORDS FROM Paralympic Games

Par·a·lym·pi·an, noun, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for paralympics

Yet with much of those resources now focused on Crimea, the Paralympics seem alarmingly exposed.

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Who can forget that hilarious moment when he got booed at the Paralympics back in September?

What a Sad Little Empire Britain Has Become |Janine di Giovanni |March 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
This time the roars of support for the stars of the Paralympics echo across London.

London Paralympic Games Open to Crowds and Scrutiny |Peter Popham |September 1, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Assuming he doesn't leap into the pool and challenge the athletes to a race, Harry will then be touring the Paralympics GB House.

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One game that won't be played at the paralympics - strip billiards.

Yay! Harry Keeps Clothes On In New Paralympics Video Message!! |Tom Sykes |August 24, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for paralympics

Paralympics

/ (ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪks) /

pl n

the Paralympics a sporting event, modelled on the Olympic Games, held solely for disabled competitors Also known as: the Parallel Olympics

Word Origin for Paralympics

C20: parallel + Olympics