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Olympiad

Syllabification: (O·lym·pi·ad)

Definition of Olympiad

noun

  • a celebration of the ancient or modern Olympic Games.
  • a period of four years between Olympic Games, used by the ancient Greeks in dating events.
  • a major national or international contest in some activity, notably chess or bridge.

Origin:

via French or Latin from Greek Olumpias, Olumpiad-, from Olumpios (see also Olympian and Olympic)

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