US /əˈlɪmpi.ə/
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Meanings

  1. 1
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    An ancient site in Greece where the original Olympic Games were held.

    Tourists visit Olympia to see the ruins where the first games took place.

  2. 2
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    The capital city of Washington State in the United States.

    The state government offices are located in Olympia.

  3. 3
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    A female given name of Ancient Greek origin.

    Her grandmother was named Olympia.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ὀλυμπία (Olumpía), from Ὄλυμπος (Ólumpos, “Olympus”).

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