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Olympiad

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
Olympiad /əˈlɪmpɪad/

▶noun

1 a staging of the ancient or modern Olympic Games.

2 a period of four years between Olympic Games, used by the ancient Greeks in dating events.

3 a major international contest in a game, sport, or scientific subject.

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