NOUN | act | Olympian Games, Olympic Games | the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus |
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Meaning | The ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC. | |
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Synonym | Olympic Games | |
Broader | agon | A festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes |
Spanish | juegos olímpicos, olimpíada | |
Catalan | jocs olímpics, olimpíada |
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