Olympics

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nounIntermediateLoanword from EnglishOlympics
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A leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter games, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports.

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Athletes who participate in the Olympics have to work very hard.

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The Olympics are organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Collocations

summer Olympicssummer Olympicswinter Olympicswinter OlympicsOlympic GamesOlympic Games

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Usage Tip

The word 'Olympics' is always capitalized as it is a proper noun.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the ancient Greek city of Olympia, where the original Olympic Games were held.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'Olympics' refers to both the modern and ancient games. The modern Olympics began in 1896.

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