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Olympian

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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