Goliath Meaning
/ɡəˈlaɪəθ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAlternative letter-case form of Goliath.
nameA giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.
Sentence Examples
David killed Goliath with a sling.
David defeats Goliath in court.
Russia is a Goliath on the world stage.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the championship match, the underdog boxer knocked out the ____ in the first round.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The massive new skyscraper looked like a modern ____ among the much smaller and older buildings in the city.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Hebrew גָּלְיָת (golyāṯ).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The second gala is being held by the International Conservation Caucus Foundation, comprising the goliaths of international and animal wildlife conservation like the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation."
— 2009 January 18, Leslie Kaufman, “Torn Between Green Galas? At Least They’re a Walk Apart”, in New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the championship match, the underdog boxer knocked out the ____ in the first round.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The massive new skyscraper looked like a modern ____ among the much smaller and older buildings in the city.