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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"
    • 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.
    • 2. a competitor in the Olympic Games: "as the greatest Olympian, he is something of a sporting god"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › OlympianOlympian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    So Olympian describes someone who seems "lofty" and "above it all", as if surveying a scene in which other people appear the size of ants. The Olympic Games were first celebrated in the 8th century B.C., at the religious site called Olympia (far from Mt. Olympus), and Olympian today actually most often refers to Olympic athletes.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOlympian | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Olympian definition: 1. having the qualities of a god: 2. a competitor in the Olympic Games 3. having the qualities of…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › olympianOLYMPIAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Olympian definition: pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon, as the gods of classical Greece.. See examples of OLYMPIAN used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › olympianOlympian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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. adjective.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOLYMPIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Olympian means very powerful, large, or impressive. [formal] Getting his book into print has been an Olympian task in itself. Synonyms: colossal, huge, massive, enormous More Synonyms of Olympian. 2. countable noun. An Olympian is a competitor in the Olympic Games. [trademark] The importance of being an Olympian will vary from athlete to athlete.

  7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › OlympianOlympian Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    1 Olympian. /əˈlɪmpijən/. noun. plural Olympians. Britannica Dictionary definition of OLYMPIAN. [count] : an athlete who competes in the Olympics. modern Olympians. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › olympianOlympian - definition of Olympian by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › olympian_adj2Olympian, adj.² & n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word Olympian mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word Olympian. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Olympian has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. ancient Greek history (early 1500s) athletics (early 1600s) sport (1970s) See meaning & use.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishOlympian noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of Olympian noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › olympianOlympian | meaning of Olympian in Longman Dictionary of...

    Olympian meaning, definition, what is Olympian: like a god, especially by being calm and...: Learn more.