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O·lym·pi·an [ ō límpee ən ]
1. enormous: extraordinarily great or demanding
2. like Greek deity: characteristic of a Greek god or goddess, or resembling one in power, majesty, or beauty (literary)
3. mythologyof Mount Olympus: relating to Mount Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology
4. aloof or superior: so superior or grand as to be above everyday events and concerns
 his Olympian indifference to petty squabbles
5. of Olympia: relating to Olympia, the ancient religious site in southwestern Greece
1. Olympic athlete: a competitor in the Olympic Games
2. superior person: somebody whose status is superior to everyday events and concerns
3. mythologyGreek deity: in Greek mythology, one of the twelve major gods or goddesses who had their home on Mount Olympus
4. peoplessomebody from Olympia: somebody who lived in ancient Olympia |
| [15th century. < Latin Olympus< Greek olumpios] |
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