English noun: Olympic Games | |||
1. | Olympic Games (event) the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country | ||
Synonyms | Olympiad, Olympics | ||
Broader (hypernym) | athletic competition, athletic contest, athletics | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics | ||
2. | Olympic Games (act) the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC | ||
Synonyms | Olympian Games | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agon | ||