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Olympia

Pronunciation: [əˈlɪm.pi.ə]

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Learn how to use Olympia in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce Olympia

Pronunciation: [əˈlɪm.pi.ə]

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