plural colossi
-ˈlɑːˌsaɪ 
1
: a huge statue
an ancient Egyptian colossus
2
: a very large or important person or thing
The building is a colossus of steel and glass.
a corporate colossus
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“Colossus.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/colossus. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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