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Definition of olympus

olympus

/oʊˈlɪm.pəs/
O · lym · pus
Adjective:Olympian
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olympus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The highest mountain in Greece, located in the Olympus range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, revered in ancient Greek mythology as the sacred home of the twelve Olympian gods.

2

American The highest and most prominent peak in the Olympic Mountains of western Washington State in the United States, situated within Olympic National Park.

3

Any exalted realm, pinnacle of achievement, or gathering place of supreme authorities and elites.

Example

"The young physicist dreamed of ascending to the scientific Olympus of Nobel laureates."

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• Nearby Words

olt
olympiad
olympics
olympus
om
oma
omaha

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olympus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olympus
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