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colossus

noun

/kəˈlɒsəs/

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

a colossus of industry

giant, titan, behemoth, powerhouse, heavyweight

dwarf, weakling

political colossus, industrial colossus, colossus of science

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed; dismissal from a job due to lack of work

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.