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1Olympian

adjective Olym·pi·an \-pē-ən\

Definition of OLYMPIAN

1
:  of or relating to Mount Olympus in Thessaly
2
:  befitting or characteristic of an Olympian; especially :  lofty <his … formula of glib simplicity and Olympian arrogance — Richard Pollak>
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First Known Use of OLYMPIAN

15th century

2Olympian

adjective

Definition of OLYMPIAN

1
:  of or relating to the ancient Greek region of Olympia
2
:  of, relating to, or constituting the Olympic Games

First Known Use of OLYMPIAN

1593

3Olympian

noun

Definition of OLYMPIAN

:  a participant in Olympic Games

First Known Use of OLYMPIAN

1606

4Olympian

noun

Definition of OLYMPIAN

1
:  one of the ancient Greek deities dwelling on Olympus
2
:  a being of lofty detachment or superior attainments

First Known Use of OLYMPIAN

1843

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