Olympiad Definition
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Olympiad
noun
- 1a. In ancient Greece: a period of four years, the interval from one celebration of the Olympic games to another, used as a way of reckoning time;
1b. In ancient Greece: a celebration of the Olympic Games.
2. A celebration of the modern Olympic Games.
3. A regular international contest, especially in chess or bridge.
