Olympics

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Synonym of Olympic Games.

proper noun

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Synonym of Olympic Games.
According to Russian deputy prime minister Dmitrii Kozak, every ruble spent on preparations for the Sochi Olympics has been justified.

Etymology

Etymology tree English Olympic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English Olympics From Olympic + -s.

noun

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figurativeAny real or perceived competition.
A champion in the beauty Olympics

Forms

plural: the Olympics

Olly · A diminutive of the female given name Olivia.Olsen · A patrilineal surname.Olympic · Of or pertaining to the Olympic Games.

Olympics · Synonym of Olympic Games.

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