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Definition of Olympic games
1. Noun. The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country.
Exact synonyms: Olympiad, Olympics
Generic synonyms: Athletic Competition, Athletic Contest, Athletics
Specialized synonyms: Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics
Generic synonyms: Athletic Competition, Athletic Contest, Athletics
Specialized synonyms: Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics
2. Noun. The ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC.
Definition of Olympic games
1. Proper noun. (context: historical Ancient Greece) A sporting festival held every four or five years on the Plain of Olympia in southern Greece, in honour of Zeus. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
2. Proper noun. An international multi-sport event (inspired by the ancient festival) taking place every fourth year. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com