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   Olympian

   /əˈlɪmpɪən/

   adjective

   • 1. associated with Mount Olympus in north-eastern Greece, or with the Greek gods whose home was traditionally held to be there: "a temple of Olympian Zeus"
   • ▪ resembling or appropriate to a god, especially in superiority and aloofness: "the court is capable of an Olympian impartiality"
   • 2. relating to the ancient or modern Olympic Games: "an Olympian champion"

   noun

   • 1. any of the pantheon of twelve Greek gods regarded as living on Olympus.
   • ▪ a person of great attainments or exalted position.
   • 2. a competitor in the Olympic Games: "as the greatest Olympian, he is something of a sporting god"

   Word Origin late 15th century: Olympian (sense 1 of the adjective) from Latin Olympus (see Olympus) + -ian; Olympian (sense 2 of the adjective) from Olympia (see Olympia) + -an.

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   What does it mean to be an Olympian?

   • Olympian means very powerful, large, or impressive. Getting his book into print has been an Olympian task in itself. An Olympian is a competitor in the Olympic Games. The importance of being an Olympian will vary from athlete to athlete. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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   What does Olympia mean?

   • pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon, as the gods of classical Greece. pertaining to Olympia in Elis. an Olympian landscape; an Olympian disdain. an Olympian deity. a contender in the Olympic Games. a native or inhabitant of Olympia.

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   What does Olympus mean?

   • 1. pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon, as the gods of classical Greece. 2. pertaining to Olympia in Elis. 3. characteristic of or resembling the gods of Olympus; majestic or aloof: an Olympian disdain. n. 4. an Olympian deity. 5. a contender in the Olympic Games. 6. a native or inhabitant of Olympia.

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   What does Olympia mean in Greek mythology?

   • n. 1. Greek Mythology One of the 12 major gods and goddesses inhabiting Mount Olympus. 2. One who is superior to all others: an intellectual Olympian. 3. A contestant in either the ancient or the modern Olympic Games. 4. A native or inhabitant of the region of Olympia in Greece. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   n. 1. Greek Mythology One of the 12 major gods and goddesses inhabiting Mount Olympus. 2. One who is superior to all others: an intellectual Olympian. 3. A contestant in either the ancient or the modern Olympic Games. 4. A native or inhabitant of the region of Olympia in Greece.

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   olympian. Definitions of olympian. adjective. majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters. “ olympian detachment”. “ olympian beauty and serene composure”. synonyms: majestic. superior. of or characteristic of high rank or importance.