Olympian - Definition and Overview

As a noun, Olympian can refer to:

• One of the Twelve Olympians (see also Greek mythology).
• In modern contexts, to an athlete participating in the Olympic Games.
• A model of double decker bus developed by British Leyland and Volvo.

As an adjective, it can also refer to

• The ancient Greek town of Olympia.
• The modern city of Olympia the capital of Washington.