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pugilismthe sport or practice of boxing; prizefighting

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the sport or practice of boxing; prizefighting

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 권투, 복싱 스포츠

Korean pronunciation: **퓨**질리즘

Example Sentences

  • The gentleman's club had strict rules about discussing pugilism during dinner.
  • His grandmother surprisingly knew more about pugilism than most sports commentators.
  • The professor's thesis on Victorian pugilism revealed the sport's connection to social class.

pugilism

NOUN

//ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm//

the sport or practice of boxing; prizefighting

pugilism concept
💡 Concept

two muscular boxers wearing protective gloves throw punches at each other in intense combat. One boxer dodges while preparing a counterattack as his opponent swings forward. The force of their movements creates motion lines around their gloves and bodies. Sweat flies from their faces as they engage in this demanding physical contest. A referee watches closely from the side while spectators cheer from the surrounding seats. The crowd leans forward with excitement as the athletic competition unfolds. the sport or practice of boxing in action

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootpugil
Suffix--ism

Origin

From Latin 'pugil' meaning 'boxer' or 'fighter with fists,' which comes from 'pugnus' meaning 'fist.' The term originally referred to the ancient Roman sport of boxing.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The gentleman's club had strict rules about discussing pugilism during dinner.

😄 Fun example

His grandmother surprisingly knew more about pugilism than most sports commentators.

The professor's thesis on Victorian pugilism revealed the sport's connection to social class.

😄 Fun example

He claimed his cat practiced pugilism, but it was just swatting at flies.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

boxingprizefightingfisticuffsthe sweet science

Antonyms

pacifismnon-violence

Related

pugilistboxerfightercombatmartial arts