olympian

IPA: oʊɫˈɪmpiʌn

Root Word: Olympian

(Greek mythology) Any of the 12 principal gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Demeter, and Hades); (specifically) preceded by the: Zeus, the supreme ruler of the Greek deities.
(philosophy and theology) In the Platonist theology of Plethon, a god in one group of supercelestial gods, the other group of such gods being the Tartareans or Titans.
(figuratively) A person with superior talents or towering achievements.
An inhabitant of the city of Olympia, the capital of Washington, United States.
(sports)
(historical) A sportsperson competing in the ancient Olympic Games.
A sportsperson competing in the modern Olympic Games.

(not comparable) Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece; or (Greek mythology) the Greek gods and goddesses who were believed to live there.
(comparable, by extension) Resembling a Greek deity in some way.
Celestial, heavenly; also, godlike.
Acting in a remote and superior manner; aloof.
(historical) Of or relating to the town of Olympia in Elis, Greece; Olympic.
(sports)
(historical) Of or relating to the ancient Olympic Games held at Olympia; Olympic.
Of or relating to the modern Olympic Games; Olympic.

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