Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A plain in Greece in the northwestern Peloponnese; the chief sanctuary of Zeus and the site of the original Olympic Games. This refers to the ancient site of religious and athletic significance.
   • The capital city of the state of Washington, USA; located in western Washington on Puget Sound. This refers to a modern city serving as a state government center.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun (Ancient Site):

  • The archaeological ruins at Olympia are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia every four years.

• Proper noun (Modern City):

  • The governor's office is located in Olympia, Washington.
  • We drove from Seattle to Olympia to visit the state capitol building.

Advanced Usage

• "The spirit of Olympia": Often used metaphorically to refer to the ideals of the ancient Olympic Games, such as peace, unity, and athletic excellence.
  • The modern Olympics strive to recapture the spirit of Olympia.

Variants and Related Words

• Olympian (adj): Pertaining to Olympia or the Olympic Games; also meaning majestic or superior.
  • She displayed Olympian calm during the crisis.
• Olympic (adj): Relating to the Olympic Games, modern or ancient.
  • The Olympic torch relay began in Greece.

Synonyms

• For the ancient site: Sanctuary of Zeus, Ancient Olympic site.
• For the modern city: Washington state capital, Capital city.

Related Phrases

• "The Games at Olympia": A specific reference to the ancient athletic contests.
  • Athletes from all Greek city-states competed in the Games at Olympia.

Noun

1. a plain in Greece in the northwestern Peloponnese; the chief sanctuary of Zeus and the site of the original Olympian Games
2. capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound