Olympia
Pronunciation: [əˈlɪm.pi.ə]
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Context: “geography”
(noun) a city in Washington State, known for its government buildings and beautiful parks. It’s also the capital of Washington.
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My family visited Olympia last summer and enjoyed the nice weather and parks.
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We didn’t go to Olympia because we chose to visit Seattle instead.
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Have you ever been to Olympia, the capital of Washington?
Context: “sports”
(noun) the name of a city in ancient Greece where the Olympic Games were held. It was a special place for competitions and honoring the gods.
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The ancient Olympic Games took place in Olympia every four years.
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The modern games are not held in Olympia but in different cities around the world.
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Why were the Olympic Games important in the ancient city of Olympia?
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