Olympic Games

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name

A sporting festival held every four or five years on the Plain of Olympia in southern Greece, in honour of Zeus.
An international multi-sport event (inspired by the ancient festival) taking place every fourth year.

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Olympic Games the Olympic Games

From Olympic + games, after Middle French ieux olympiques.

Games Games of the Olympiad Olympics

Olympia Olympiad Olympian Olympic Olympic Summer Games Olympic Winter Games Games Winter Games Summer Games

Paralympic Games Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games

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