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Olympic Games
noun plural
Definition of OLYMPIC GAMES
1
: an ancient Panhellenic festival held every fourth year and made up of contests of sports, music, and literature with the victor's prize a crown of wild olive
2
: a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four year intervals —called also Olympics
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First Known Use of OLYMPIC GAMES
circa 1610
OLYMPIC GAMES Defined for Kids
Olympic Games
noun plural
Definition of OLYMPIC GAMES for Kids
: a series of international athletic contests held as separate winter and summer events in a different country every four years
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