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leviathan

/ˈliːvɪˌeɪθən/ noun · British & US
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What does leviathan mean?

noun

A sea monster in the Bible and in mythology; a very large and powerful animal or organization. In modern usage, a large and powerful organization or government.

Example

"The leviathan of the financial industry has been accused of exploiting its customers."

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