pugillism

Meanings

• noun

  The competitive physical and mental sport of boxing.

  - "Pugilism has a rich history that dates back to ancient civilizations."
  - "His training in pugilism prepared him for the upcoming boxing match."

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Variants

List of all variants of pugillism that leads to same result
pugilism , pugilisms , pugilistic

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Etymology

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From the Latin pugil, meaning 'fighter'.

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Trivia

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1. Pugilism was one of the earliest organized sports in ancient Greece.

2. The first recorded boxing match took place in Egypt around 3000 BC.

3. The word 'boxing' comes from the Latin word 'box', meaning 'punch'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boxing: A combat sport in which two people wear protective gloves and fight each other by throwing punches.

2. Mixed martial arts: A full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts.

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Culture

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Pugilism has been a popular sport for centuries and has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, pugilism has been used as a metaphor for fighting spirit and determination. In art, pugilists have been portrayed as symbols of strength and courage. In music, there are several songs and albums dedicated to the sport of boxing, which is a form of pugilism.

How to Memorize "pugillism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a boxing ring with two fighters in the center, each wearing protective gloves and ready to throw punches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pugilism' with the image of a boxing match or a fighter in the ring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'pugilism' is the Latin word for 'fighter'.

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