Olympus
Pronunciation: [əˈlɪm.pəs]
Context: "geography"
(noun) Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. It's famous because it was believed to be the home of the ancient Greek gods.
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Many people hike Mount Olympus every year to see its beautiful views.
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Not everyone can climb Mount Olympus; it's very challenging.
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Have you ever thought about climbing Mount Olympus?
Context: "mythology"
(noun) In ancient Greek stories, Olympus is the mountain where the gods lived, like Zeus and Athena.
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In Greek mythology, the gods gathered on Mount Olympus to discuss important matters.
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The heroes in the story did not reach Olympus and had to find other ways to solve their problems.
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Which gods were said to live on Olympus?
Context: "brand"
(noun) Olympus is also a brand that makes cameras and other technology. People like their cameras for taking clear pictures.
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I bought an Olympus camera because it takes great photos.
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My old camera is not an Olympus, and the pictures don't turn out very well.
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Have you heard about the new Olympus camera model?