Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the ancient Greek region of Olympia or its inhabitants: Pertaining to the geographical area or the people of Olympia in Greece.
   • Relating to the Olympic Games: Concerning the modern international athletic competition held every four years, or the ancient Greek festival and athletic competition held at Olympia.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The Olympic flame is lit in Olympia, Greece. (This describes the flame's origin in the ancient Greek region.)
  • She trained for years to achieve her Olympic dream. (This describes a dream related to the modern Games.)
  • The museum displayed artifacts from the Olympic festival of antiquity. (This relates to the ancient Games.)

Advanced Usage

• "Olympic-sized": Built to the official dimensions required for Olympic competition.
  • The city built an Olympic-sized swimming pool for the trials.
• "Olympic movement": The collective term for all organizations, athletes, and ideals involved in the modern Olympic Games.
  • He is a strong advocate for the values of the Olympic movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Olympian (adjective): Can be a synonym for 'Olympic', especially concerning the ancient Games or things of majestic scale. Also a noun for a participant in the Olympic Games.
  • The athlete possessed Olympian determination.
  • The Olympians gathered in the stadium.
• Olympics (noun, plural): The common short form for the Olympic Games.
  • The Olympics are a major global event.

Synonyms

• Olympian (when used as an adjective relating to the Games).

Related Phrases

• Olympic Games: The full name of the international sporting event.
• Olympic Committee: An organization responsible for overseeing Olympic affairs in a country (e.g., US Olympic Committee).
• Olympic Village: The residential complex for athletes during the Games.

Adjective

1. of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
   • Olympian plain
2. of or relating to the Olympic Games
   • Olympic winners