corridore

Corridore is an Italian noun meaning a person who runs, i.e., a runner or athlete involved in running events. The term derives from the verb correre, to run, with the agent-noun suffix -dore, and its plural form is corridori.

In athletic contexts, corridore denotes runners across track, road racing, and cross-country disciplines. It can refer to both professional athletes and amateurs. Common expressions include un corridore professionista (a professional runner) and i corridori di mezzofondo (middle-distance runners). The word emphasizes the action of running rather than other athletic roles.

Corridore should not be confused with corridoio, which means corridor or hallway in Italian. These two terms are unrelated in meaning and usage, despite a superficial similarity in spelling and pronunciation.

See also

- Correre, the verb to run

- Atleta, athlete

- Maratoneta, marathon runner

- Mezzofondista, middle-distance runner

- Sprinter, short-distance runner

- Corsa, running or race

Notes

- Corridore is used primarily in Italian-language contexts to describe a person who runs; English speakers would typically translate it as "runner" or "athlete."