HyperDic: olympiad

English > 2 senses of the word Olympiad:
NOUNtimeOlympiadone of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games
eventOlympiad, Olympic Games, Olympicsthe modern revival of the ancient games / games held once every 4 years in a selected country
Olympiad > pronunciation
Soundsowlih'mpiyae.d
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English > Olympiad: 2 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningOne of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC.
Broadertime period, period of time, periodAn amount of time
Spanisholimpiada, olimpíada
Catalanolimpíada
English > Olympiad: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningThe modern revival of the ancient games / games held once every 4 years in a selected country.
SynonymsOlympic Games, Olympics
NarrowerWinter Olympic Games, Winter OlympicsAn Olympics for winter sports
Broaderathletic contest, athletic competition, athleticsA contest between athletes
Spanishjuegos olímpicos, Juegos Olímpicos, olimpiada, olimpíada, Olimpíada, Olimpiadas, Olimpíadas
Catalanjocs olímpics, Jocs Olímpics, olimpíada, Olimpíada, olimpíades

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