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Olympian

/əˈlɪmpiɪn/
/əˈlɪmpiɪn/
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Other forms: Olympians

Definitions of Olympian
  1. adjective
    of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus
    Olympian deities”
  2. noun
    a classical Greek god after the overthrow of the Titans
    synonyms: Olympic god
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    example of:
    Greek deity
    a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
  3. noun
    an athlete who participates in the Olympic games
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    type of:
    athlete, jock
    a person trained to compete in sports
  4. adjective
    of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
    Olympian plain”
    synonyms: Olympic
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