Word
titan
Phoneticsti·tan, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtaɪtən/
UK/tˈaɪtən/
Definitions
01a person of great power or influence
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. a person who has great power, skill, or influence in a particular field, such as business or politics.
n. a person of exceptional power, influence, or ability in a particular field, most often business, politics, or industry. The term is figurative and usually approving.
“She is a titan of the tech industry.”
“Historians still study the founder as a titan of nineteenth-century railroads, whose decisions shaped entire regions.”
02Greek mythology
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. one of a family of giant gods in ancient Greek stories who ruled the world before the Olympian gods.
n. any of the primordial giant deities who preceded the Olympian gods and were eventually overthrown by them.
“In the old myths, the Titan Atlas was forced to hold up the sky on his shoulders.”
“The poet drew a parallel between the suffering of the Titan Prometheus and the struggles of modern humanity.”
03astronomy
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical
n. the largest moon of the planet Saturn.
n. the largest natural satellite of Saturn, notable for its dense atmosphere and nitrogen-rich composition.
“Scientists are interested in Titan because it has clouds and liquid on its surface.”
“The Huygens probe successfully landed on Titan, providing the first detailed images of the moon's icy, methane-carved landscape.”
Usage
When referring to the specific moon of Saturn, it is treated as a proper noun and always capitalised.
Real-World Examples
“Even bigger than the planet Mercury, Titan is the only moon in the Solar System to boast a thick atmosphere, with a pressure 50 per cent higher than Earth’s atmosphere.” “Now, he's performed on a stage that's previously been home to titans of music from Taylor Swift to Coldplay.” “Titan is the only moon in the solar system with a dense atmosphere, and it is the only solar system world besides Earth known to have standing bodies of liquid on its surface and an earthlike cycle of liquid rain and evaporation.” “Fictional framing is not limited to tech titans, Martins says.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek Τιτάν (Titán).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- C1 · Advanced
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