noun phrase · neutral
mass participation events
UK/mæs pɑːtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ɪˈvɛnts/US/mæs pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ɪˈvɛnts/MASS par·TI·ci·PA·tion eVENTS
sports events designed to involve large numbers of ordinary participants rather than just elites
Examples
“Mass participation events like charity runs encourage public involvement in sport.”
“Cities use mass participation events to promote healthy lifestyles.”
“Organisers must ensure safety at mass participation events.”
Band 8 sentence
“Hosting mass participation events can boost community health, but organisers must plan carefully to avoid safety issues.”
Collocations
- organise mass participation events
- promote mass participation events
Word family
Common mistakes
mass event→mass participation events
participation events→mass participation events
Say it for a higher band
5big sports events→6public sports events→7+mass participation events
Synonyms
public sporting events
Easily confused
elite competitions
“Elite competitions like the World Championships attract a small field of top athletes.”
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In Sport & Exercise
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