Meaning of the word titan in English

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titan

US /ˈtaɪ.tən/
UK /ˈtaɪ.tən/

Noun

1.

a person or thing of colossal stature or achievement

Example:
He was a titan of industry, revolutionizing the manufacturing sector.
The company is a titan in the tech world.
2.

any of the older gods of ancient Greece, who were overthrown by Zeus and the other Olympian gods

Example:
According to Greek mythology, Cronus was the leader of the Titans.
The battle between the Olympian gods and the Titans was epic.
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