Goliaths

/ɡəˈlaɪ.əðz/ noun

Definition

Plural of Goliath; multiple things, people, or organizations that are extremely large or powerful and seem unbeatable.

Etymology

Plural form of Goliath, the famous biblical giant. The term was extended from the original proper noun to describe any person or entity of enormous size or power.

Kelly Says

The fact that we use this word for tech giants, corporate titans, and other powerful entities shows how the David-and-Goliath story lives in modern language—we still love rooting for the underdog against these contemporary 'Goliaths.'

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