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Olympic Games

DEFINITIONS OF: Olympic Games

1

n the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country

Synonyms:
Olympiad, Olympics
Types:
Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics
an Olympics for winter sports
Type of:
athletic competition, athletic contest, athletics
a contest between athletes

n the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC

Synonyms:
Olympian Games
Type of:
agon
a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes
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