giant
n. countablen. an imaginary person who is much taller and stronger than a normal human. It can also mean a person or company that is very large and powerful in their field.
n. a mythical being of human form but superhuman size and strength. In a modern context, it refers to an entity or person of exceptional importance, influence, or scale.
The story tells of a giant who lives in the mountains.
The tech giant announced it would open a new headquarters in the city center next year.
In the realm of theoretical physics, he was a giant whose contributions laid the groundwork for our modern understanding of the universe.
From Middle English geaunt, geant, from Old French geant, gaiant (Modern French géant) from Vulgar Latin *gagās, gagant-, from Latin gigās, gigant-, from Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas, “giant”) Cognate to giga- (“1,000,000,000”). Displaced native Old English ent. Compare Modern English ent (“giant tree-man”).
Often used as a modifier before another noun to indicate massive scale, such as 'giant squid' or 'giant corporation'.
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gentle giant
A person or animal of a great size or strength, yet who is of a friendly nature and not aggressive or threatening.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.
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sleeping giant
Someone or something with great, latent strength.