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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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   The meaning of OLYMPIAN is of or relating to, or inhabiting Mount Olympus in Thessaly. How to use Olympian in a sentence. Did you know?

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

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   An olympian is an athlete who competes (or has competed) in the Olympic Games (popularly called the Olympics), an international athletic competition featuring multiple sporting events between athletes representing their country.

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   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.

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   1. (Classical Myth & Legend) of or relating to Mount Olympus or to the classical Greek gods. 2. majestic or godlike in manner or bearing. 3. superior to mundane considerations, esp when impractical. 4. (Historical Terms) of or relating to ancient Olympia or its inhabitants. n.

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   Olympian (noun) Olympian (adjective) 1 Olympian /ə ˈ lɪmpijən/ noun. plural Olympians. Britannica Dictionary definition of OLYMPIAN. [count] : an athlete who competes in the Olympics. modern Olympians. 2 Olympian /ə ˈ lɪmpijən/ adjective.

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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.