# behemoth

/ˈbihəməθ/ (US) · /bɪhˈiːmɒθ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/behemoth
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a very large and powerful company or organization. It is often used to describe a business that is so big it seems like it controls everything in its industry.

For teachers: a large, powerful, and influential entity, typically a corporation or organization. Often carries a connotation of being a dominant force that is difficult to challenge or regulate.

## Examples

- The tech giant is a true behemoth in the global market.
- As a market behemoth, the company has the resources to outlast smaller competitors during economic downturns.
- Regulators are increasingly concerned that the digital behemoth's monopoly status stifles innovation and limits consumer choice across the entire sector.

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