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1. (n.pl.) Olympic Games
Also, Olympian Games. the greatest of the national festivals of ancient Greece, held every four years on the plain of Olympia in Elis.
2. Olympic Games
a modern international sports competition traditionally held every four years but, after 1992, with Summer Games and Winter Games alternating every two years.
Etymology: (1600–10)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Olympic Games, Olympics, Olympiad
the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country
2. (noun) Olympian Games, Olympic Games
the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. olympic games
were originally open only to competitors of pure Hellenic descent, and the reward of the victors was but a wreath of wild olive, though to this their fellow-citizens added more substantial honours; they consisted of foot and chariot races, and feats of strength as well as dexterity. See Olympia.
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