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单词 Olympianism
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Definition of Olympianism in English:

Olympianism

noun əˈlɪmpɪənɪz(ə)m
  • 1The polytheistic religious system of the ancient Greeks, in which the Olympians were the chief gods and goddesses. In extended use: any polytheistic religious system.

  • 2An attitude or demeanour of godlike power, superiority, or personal excellence.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From Olympian + -ism.

 
 

Definition of Olympianism in US English:

Olympianism

nounəˈlɪmpɪənɪz(ə)m
  • 1The polytheistic religious system of the ancient Greeks, in which the Olympians were the chief gods and goddesses. In extended use: any polytheistic religious system.

  • 2An attitude or demeanour of godlike power, superiority, or personal excellence.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From Olympian + -ism.

 
 
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