leviathan
|le/vi/a/than|
/lɪˈvaɪəθən/
large and powerful entity
Etymology
'leviathan' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'livyatan', where 'livyah' meant 'wreath' or 'coil'.
'livyatan' transformed into the Latin word 'leviathan', and eventually became the modern English word 'leviathan'.
Initially, it meant 'a sea monster', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a large creature or entity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a very large aquatic creature, especially a whale.
The blue whale is often considered a leviathan of the sea.
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Noun 2
a thing that is very large or powerful, especially a ship.
The aircraft carrier was a leviathan of the naval fleet.
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Noun 3
a political state, especially a totalitarian state with a vast bureaucracy.
The novel depicted a dystopian society ruled by a leviathan government.
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