titan

• Personne d'une importance, d'une influence ou d'une réputation exceptionnelles dans un domaine donné ; également, être d'une très grande taille ou puissance.

A noun referring to a person of exceptional importance, influence, or reputation in a particular field.

1. Person of great importanceB2formal

   A person of exceptional importance, influence, or reputation in a particular field.

   Titan (personne d'importance exceptionnelle)

   • He is a titan of the technology industry.
   • She is considered a titan in the world of literature.
   • The company was founded by a titan of finance.

   Synonymesbaroncolossusgianticonlegendluminarymagnatemogulpowerhouse

   Antonymeslightweightnobodynonentity

2. Mythological giantB1formal

   A member of a race of powerful giants in Greek mythology who ruled the earth before the gods.

   Titan (mythologie)

   • In Greek mythology, the Titans were the children of Uranus and Gaia.
   • Cronus was the leader of the Titans.
   • The Titans were overthrown by the Olympian gods.