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It is possible that Mount Olympus may have supplied the poets with the hint for saying that Jupiter obtained the kingdom of heaven, because Olympus is the common name both of the mountain and of heaven.
Lactantius

Meaning of "Olympus" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OLYMPUS

Olympus  [əʊˈlɪmpəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OLYMPUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Olympus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OLYMPUS


astrocompass
ˌæstrəʊˈkʌmpəs
campus
ˈkæmpəs
compass
ˈkʌmpəs
encompass
ɪnˈkʌmpəs
grampus
ˈɡræmpəs
gyrocompass
ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkʌmpəs
hippocampus
ˌhɪpəʊˈkæmpəs
intercampus
ˌɪntəˈkæmpəs
lampas
ˈlæmpəs
multicampus
ˌmʌltɪˈkæmpəs
noncampus
ˌnɒnˈkæmpəs
off-campus
ˌɒfˈkæmpəs
on-campus
ˈɒnˌkæmpəs
pompous
ˈpɒmpəs
rumpus
ˈrʌmpəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OLYMPUS

Olomouc
oloroso
olpe
Olsen
Olsztyn
olykoek
Olympia
Olympiad
Olympian
Olympic
Olympic flame
Olympic Games
Olympic Mountains
Olympic Peninsula
Olympic torch
Olympics
Olympus Mons
Olynthus

WORDS THAT END LIKE OLYMPUS

Apus
artocarpus
Canopus
carpus
corpus
habeas corpus
Lepus
lupus
magnum opus
Mount Olympus
octopus
Oedipus
opus
pappus
platypus
Priapus
pus
rhizopus
Scopus
xenopus

Synonyms and antonyms of Olympus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Olympus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OLYMPUS

Find out the translation of Olympus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Olympus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Olympus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奥林巴斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Olympus
570 millions of speakers

English

Olympus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ओलिंप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اوليمبوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Olympus
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Olympus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বর্গ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Olympe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Olympus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Olymp
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オリンパス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

올림푸스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Olympus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Olympus
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒலிம்பஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑलिंपस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Olimpos
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Olimpo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Olympus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Olympus
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Olympus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Όλυμπος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Olympus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Olympus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Olympus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Olympus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLYMPUS»

The term «Olympus» is very widely used and occupies the 9.425 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OLYMPUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Olympus» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Olympus» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Olympus

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4 QUOTES WITH «OLYMPUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Olympus.
1
Luke Evans
Basically, Apollo was more of a mediator between Zeus in Olympus and Perseus on Earth. He played much more of an active role.
2
Alison Jackson
Among other things, I use a Samsung mobile phone, a very bad quality video camera, and an old Olympus with extremely bad Sigma lenses.
3
Lactantius
It is possible that Mount Olympus may have supplied the poets with the hint for saying that Jupiter obtained the kingdom of heaven, because Olympus is the common name both of the mountain and of heaven.
4
James Wolcott
It isn't that NPR is matriarchal but that it has dedicated itself to not being patriarchal in its outlook and presentation, stipulating from the outset that its headline voices would not resound across the fruited plains from big male bags of air sent from Mount Olympus.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLYMPUS»

Discover the use of Olympus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Olympus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Heroes of Olympus, The, Book One: Lost Hero, The
An oath to keep with a final breath, And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death. Now, in a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood.
Rick Riordan, 2011
2
Exposure: From President to Whistleblower at Olympus
Exposure is the story of how Michael Woodford exposed the dark heart of Olympus. When Michael Woodford was made President and CEO of Olympus, he became the first Westerner ever to climb the ranks of one of Japan's corporate icons.
Michael Woodford, 2012
3
Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Two: The Son of Neptune
. . With an ever-expanding cast of brave-hearted heroes and formidable foes, this second book in The Heroes of Olympus series offers all of the action, pathos, and humor that Rick Riordan fans crave.
Rick Riordan, 2011
4
The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus Book 4)
The House of Hades is the fourth book in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series, set in the action-packed world of Percy Jackson.
Rick Riordan, 2013
5
The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three)
The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven?
Rick Riordan, 2012
6
A Touch of Greek (Out of Olympus #1):
Scanguards Vampires Series: Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Out of Olympus Series: Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Venice ...
Tina Folsom, 2010
7
Pegasus and the Fight for Olympus: Pegasus: Book Two
'Anyone who enjoys mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy.' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
Kate O'Hearn, 2011
8
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
The author recounts how the Greek gods and godesses earned their thrones on Mount Olympus, and retells some of the myths she learned as a child.
Aliki, 2008
9
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
The worlds of Percy Jackson and The Heroes of Olympus meet in four original short stories featuring the beloved characters from the best-selling series, with bonus art, character interviews and profiles, puzzles, and more rounding out this ...
Rick Riordan, 2012
10
Olympus
Chaos ensues as a group of brash archaeology grad students and a team of ruthless mercenaries are trapped together on the legendary Mount Olympus a mountain populated by the deadliest monsters of Greek legend.
Geoff Johns, Kris Grimminger, Butch Guice, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLYMPUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Olympus is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Toshiba's Olympus moment
You said it! This Tuesday, the president and CEO of electronics-to-nuclear giant Toshiba resigned after an independent investigation found him ... «Hindu Business Line, Jul 15»
2
Olympus to pay ¥20 mil. damages
In a similar lawsuit at Tokyo District Court, Olympus in March this year settled ... According to the latest ruling, Olympus covered up losses in ... «The Japan News, Jul 15»
3
Master your camera: How to customise your Olympus
If there is one aspect of Olympus cameras that reviewers and photographers complain about with some justification, it's the complexity and ... «Amateur Photographer, Jul 15»
4
Olympus recalls digital point-and-shoot camera
The recall involves the Olympus VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras. The VG-170 measures about 4 x 2.5 x 1 inches, weighs 5.1 ounces ... «ConsumerAffairs, Jul 15»
5
The Apple Watch Can Be Used as a Live View Remote for the …
If you're the early adopter type and are looking into owning both the Apple Watch and the Olympus Air, here's some good news for you: the two ... «PetaPixel, Jul 15»
6
Climbing to Olympus
Bands come and go in Iowa City, as in any music scene. Dependable as the tides, the town has a steady inward and outward flow of young ... «UI The Daily Iowan, Jul 15»
7
Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock …
Consumer Contact: Olympus at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.getolympus.com and click ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
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Rules: CTV Morning Live - Winnipeg Art Gallery: Olympus Contest …
TO ENTER the [WAG Olympus] contest (“Contest”), simply send an email to wpgcontests@ctv.ca subject “OLYMPUS”. All entries must include ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
9
Jarden acquires Olympus dinnerware maker
Waddington has been owned since 2012 by Olympus Partners, which spent more than $350 million for the company, then added to it through ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
10
Ride will be removed from Mt. Olympus
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis:---Mt. Olympus said after further review they have required Casco, Inc., the owner/operator of the Catapult ride, ... «WMTV, Jul 15»

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