Definition: Olympic is an adjective relating to the Olympic Games, the international sports competition held every four years, or anything associated with Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece.
Etymology & Origin: The term ‘Olympic’ comes from ‘Olympia,’ the location in ancient Greece where the Olympic Games were held. Olympia was named after Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods. The ancient Olympic Games were held in honour of Zeus, the king of Olympus, where the Olympian gods resided. The modern Olympic Games, revived in 1896, were named after these ancient games.
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- Athletes from around the world aspire to compete in the Olympic Games, representing the pinnacle of sporting achievement.
- The Olympic torch is carried across many nations before it reaches the host city, symbolizing peace and unity.
- The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia in honour of Zeus and were one of the most important athletic events in ancient Greece.
