olympia

• Nom propre se rapportant à un lieu donné, comme la capitale de l'État de Washington aux États-Unis ou la plaine historique de Grèce, célèbre pour le sanctuaire de Zeus et le site des premiers Jeux Olympiques.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Capital of Washington StateB1formalamerican

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

   Olympia (capitale de l'État de Washington)

   • 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.

   Olympie

   • 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.