colossus

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  2. noun a person of exceptional importance and reputation

Etymology

From Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossós, “large statue, especially the colossus of Rhodes”), from an unknown Pre-Greek etymon (and erroneously associated with κολοφών).

In classic literature

Synonyms

giant, goliath, behemoth, monster

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