Meaning of the word colossus in English
What does colossus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
colossus
US /kəˈlɑː.səs/
UK /kəˈlɒs.əs/
Noun
1.
a statue of gigantic size and proportions
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The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
2.
a person or thing of immense size, power, or importance
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The company grew into an industrial colossus.
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He was a financial colossus, controlling vast sums of money.