Definition

A special event that happens every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports, or a period of four years used to measure time in ancient Greece.

Example

The next Olympiad will take place in Paris in 2024.

Conversation

Did you hear about the next olympiad coming up in two years?

Yeah, I'm really excited to watch the events this time!

I hope we can get together and cheer for our favorite athletes during the olympiad.

Absolutely! It'll be so much fun to experience it together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Olympiad → It is formed from "Olympia" (the name of the ancient Greek site where the Olympic Games were held) and "-ad" (a suffix used to denote a period or event). The word "olympiad" refers to a period of four years between the Olympic Games, originating from the significance of the games held in Olympia.

Memory Tip

Think of the ancient site "Olympia" where the games took place, and remember that an "olympiad" is the four-year period between these significant events.

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