Olympia
uh-LIHM-pee-uh
Olympia (name) means an ancient Greek city that hosted the original Olympic Games; also the capital of Washington state and a feminine given name. Example: “Olympia is the seat of Washington state government.”
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An ancient Greek city that hosted the original Olympic Games; also the capital of Washington state and a feminine given name.
"Olympia is the seat of Washington state government."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ὀλυμπία (Olumpía), related to Olympus.
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What does “Olympia” mean?
The word “Olympia” means an ancient Greek city that hosted the original Olympic Games; also the capital of Washington state and a feminine given name.
How do you pronounce “Olympia”?
“Olympia” is pronounced uh-LIHM-pee-uh (/əˈlɪmpi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Olympia” in a sentence?
Here is “Olympia” used in a sentence: “Olympia is the seat of Washington state government.”
What part of speech is “Olympia”?
“Olympia” is a name.
Where does the word “Olympia” come from?
The word “Olympia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ὀλυμπία (Olumpía), related to Olympus.
Is “Olympia” a common word?
“Olympia” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
