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olympia

/əˈlɪm.pi.ə/

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noun

/əˈlɪm.pi.ə/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к определённому месту, например, столице штата Вашингтон в США или исторической равнине в Греции, известной святилищем Зевса и местом проведения первых Олимпийских игр.

A proper noun referring to a specific place, such as the capital of Washington state in the USA, or a historic plain in Greece known for the sanctuary of Zeus and the original Olympic Games.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Capital of Washington StateB1formalamerican

    The capital city of the U.S. state of Washington, situated on the southern tip of Puget Sound.

    ruСтолица штата Вашингтон

    • Olympia is the political center of Washington State.
    • The state legislature meets in Olympia.
    • Many tourists visit Olympia for its historic buildings and waterfront.
  2. Ancient Greek SanctuaryB1formal

    A plain in the northwestern Peloponnese of Greece, known as the chief sanctuary of Zeus and the original site of the ancient Olympic Games.

    ruОлимпия

    • The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia every four years.
    • Olympia was a major religious center dedicated to Zeus.
    • Archaeologists have uncovered many ruins in Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus.
Forms
  • olympias plural form
  • olympias' possessive plural form
  • olympia's possessive singular form