Olympic

O-lym-pic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the Olympic Games, the international athletic competition held every four years.

  2. 2.

    Relating to ancient Olympia in Greece or the ancient Olympic Games held there.

  3. 3.

    Of extraordinary size, scale, or achievement.

Phrases & expressions

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    Olympic Games — The international multi-sport event
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    Olympic spirit — The ideals of fair play and international cooperation
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    Olympic-sized — Of standard Olympic dimensions (especially for swimming pools)
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    Olympic athlete — A competitor in the Olympic Games

Related words

See also: Olympics, athlete, sports

Etymology

From Latin Olympicus, from Greek Olympikos, relating to Olympia, a sanctuary in ancient Greece where the original Olympic Games were held.