The league
Example: The league organizes competitive events regularly
Definition
"The league" refers to an organized group or association of teams, clubs, or individuals who compete against each other in a particular sport or activity, often following a structured schedule and set of rules.
Etymology
The term "the league" originates from the Old French word 'ligue,' meaning an alliance or union. It was used historically to describe political or military alliances before being adopted in the context of sports and competitions. Did you know? The word 'league' also once referred to a unit of distance.
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"The league" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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