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αγωνίστρια

female fighter /aɣoˈnistɾia/

noun#9970 most common

Also: activist, combatant

Example sentences

Η αγωνίστρια κέρδισε το χρυσό μετάλλιο.
The female fighter won the gold medal.
Αυτή η αγωνίστρια είναι πολύ δυνατή.
This female fighter is very strong.
Η αγωνίστρια αγωνίζεται για τα δικαιώματα των γυναικών.
The female fighter fights for women's rights.
Είδα μια αγωνίστρια να προπονείται στο γυμναστήριο.
I saw a female fighter training at the gym.
Η αγωνίστρια που θα συμμετάσχει στον αγώνα είναι πολύ έμπειρη.
The female fighter who will participate in the match is very experienced.
Πρέπει να στηρίξουμε την αγωνίστρια στην προσπάθειά της.
We must support the female fighter in her effort.

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeαγωνίστριααγωνίστριες
Genitiveαγωνίστριαςαγωνιστριών
Accusativeαγωνίστριααγωνίστριες
Vocativeαγωνίστριααγωνίστριες

Word family

αγωνιστήςmale fighter
αγωνίαagony, struggle
αγωνίζομαιto struggle, to fight
αγωνιστικόςcompetitive, pertaining to struggle

Etymology

The word 'αγωνίστρια' is derived from the Greek root 'αγών' (agon), meaning 'contest' or 'struggle'. It specifically refers to a female participant in a struggle or fight, emphasizing the active role of women in various forms of conflict or competition.

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