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 Olympian (ṓ‑lĭmˈpĭ‑an), Olympic (ṓ‑lĭmˈpĭk),  a. [L. Olympius, Olympicus, Gr. Ὀλύμπιος, Ὀλυμπικός, fr. Ὄλυμπος: cf. F. olympique. See Olympiad.] Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods, or to Olympia, a small plain in Elis.

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Olympian (ṓ‑lĭmˈpĭ‑an), prop. n. [L. See 1st Olympian, a.] A god who dwells on Olympus.

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    2. An inhabitant of Olympia.

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    3. An athlete who competes in the Olympics.

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Olympian (ṓ‑lĭmˈpĭ‑an), a. [L. See 1st Olympian, n.] Pertaining to, characteristic of, or fitting for one of the gods on Olympus; grand, majestic, or aloof.

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