megaproject

noun

mega·​proj·​ect ˈme-gə-ˌprä-ˌjekt How to pronounce megaproject (audio)
-jikt,
 also  -ˌprō-
: a major project or undertaking (as in business or construction)

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Rubin is also a rare scientific megaproject that feels excitingly relatable. Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025 The Context Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which opened the bidding, is designed to shift the country's economy away from dependence on oil exports to new growth in tourism, often through pouring capital into megaprojects, such as the linear city of Neom. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 Pritzker’s office declined to comment Friday on the Bears’ announcement as well as his position on megaproject legislation. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a key ally to President Donald Trump, has also pushed to rebrand the country as more moderate to attract foreign tourism, especially to megaprojects such as NEOM. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for megaproject

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megaproject was in 1976

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“Megaproject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megaproject. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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