Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A league is a group of sports teams or people that compete against each other in a certain sport or activity. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Which league does their team play in?The new player joined a top football league.
Etymology:
From Old French "ligue", from Italian "lega", both derived from Latin "ligare" meaning to bind or tie.
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