olympic
/ou'limpəs/
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Definition
- 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
- of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
- Olympian plain
- of or relating to the Olympic Games
- Olympic winners