olympian
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece.
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oʊˈlɪmpiən
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Definition
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adjective
sports
Of or relating to the modern Olympic Games; Olympic.
not comparable
Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece; or (Greek mythology) the Greek gods and goddesses who were believed to live there.
not comparable
Of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus
Acting in a remote and superior manner; aloof.
Celestial, heavenly; also, godlike.
noun
sports
An athlete who participates in the Olympic games
sports
A sportsperson competing in the modern Olympic Games.
An inhabitant of the city of Olympia, the capital of Washington, United States.
figuratively
A person with superior talents or towering achievements.
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