Phrase guide

physical culture

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A 19th- and 20th-century popular movement of light gymnastics for the purpose of health and fitness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The hobby and sport of muscular development.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Georgian: ფიზკულტურა (pizḳulṭura) — Popular movement
  • Romanian: cultură fizică — Popular movement
  • Russian: физкультура (fizkulʹtura) — Popular movement
  • Swedish: frisksport — Popular movement
  • Swedish: motionsidrott — Popular movement