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olym·pi·an
I. \-ēən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Olympius Olympian (from Greek Olympios, from Olympia) + English -an
1. : of or relating to the ancient Greek region of Olympia
2.
a. : of, relating to, or constituting the Olympian games
b. : olympic II 2
II. noun
(-s)
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of ancient Olympia
2. usually capitalized : a participant in Olympic Games
< two American Olympians and other red-capped, blue-jacketed competitors — Newsweek >
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Olympius Olympian (from Greek Olympios, from Olympos Olympus, mountain in Thessaly that was considered the abode of the chief gods of ancient Greece) + English -an
1. : of or relating to Mount Olympus in Thessaly
< Olympian deities >
2. : befitting or characteristic of the gods conceived as inhabiting Mount Olympus : displaying majestic omniscience or detachment : lofty, superlative
< verdicts based on Olympian detachment and austere standards — Richard Watts >
< lies in Olympian beauty gazing upon it all with … serene composure — C.B.Tinker >
IV. noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : one of the gods conceived as inhabiting Mount Olympus
< something lofty and sinister like an Olympian's caprice — Joseph Conrad >
2. : a being of lofty detachment or superior attainments
< side by side with these Olympians are the less conspicuous who are glad for modest honors — C.M.Fuess > |