Olympians: meaning, definitions and examples

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Olympians

 

[ əˈlɪmpɪən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports competition

Olympians are athletes who compete in the Olympic Games, a major international sports competition held every four years.

Synonyms

athletes, competitors

Examples of usage

  • Many Olympians train for years to qualify for the Olympic Games.
  • Being an Olympian requires dedication, hard work, and talent.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

In Greek mythology, Olympians are the twelve major gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus.

Synonyms

Greek gods, deities

Examples of usage

  • The Olympians include Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Athena.
  • The myths often feature the interactions and conflicts among the Olympians.

Translations

Translations of the word "Olympians" in other languages:

🇵🇹 olímpicos

🇮🇳 ओलंपियनों

🇩🇪 Olympioniken

🇮🇩 Olimpiade

🇺🇦 олімпійці

🇵🇱 olimpijczycy

🇯🇵 オリンピアン

🇫🇷 olympiens

🇪🇸 olímpicos

🇹🇷 olimpiyatçılar

🇰🇷 올림피언

🇸🇦 الأولمبيون

🇨🇿 olympionici

🇸🇰 olympionici

🇨🇳 奥林匹克选手

🇸🇮 olimpijci

🇮🇸 ólympíumenn

🇰🇿 олимпиадашылар

🇬🇪 ოლიმპიელები

🇦🇿 olimpiyaçılar

🇲🇽 olímpicos

Word origin

The term 'Olympians' originates from the ancient Greek word 'Olympios', which is related to Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the gods. In modern usage, it refers to both athletes who compete in the Olympic Games and the major deities in Greek mythology.