English Explanatory Dictionary

Corinthian spirit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An especially high standard of sportsmanship.
  2. Amateurism, originally in yachting.

Word forms

Corinthian spirit Corinthian spirits

Etymology

From Corinthian (“of a sporting event: restricted to gentleman amateurs”).

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