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Colossi: meaning, definitions and examples

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colossi

 

[ kษ™หˆlษ’saษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

giant statue

A colossi refers to a statue that is much larger than life size. It is often used to describe monumental structures that were built to honor gods, heroes, or rulers. The term is most commonly associated with ancient sculptures and can signify both the physical enormity and the cultural importance of these artworks.

Synonyms

behemoth, giant, goliath, monument, titan.

Examples of usage

  • The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • The museum features a colossi that stands at the entrance, capturing the attention of all visitors.
  • Ancient civilizations often constructed colossi to demonstrate their power and devotion.
  • The colossi were commonly placed in prominent locations to symbolize strength.

Translations

Translations of the word "colossi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colossos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‹เคธเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolosse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolos

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolosy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒญใƒƒใ‚ตใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colosses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colosos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koloslar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋กœ์„œ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู…ุงู„ู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolosy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolosy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทจๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolosi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณlosar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปะพัั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koloslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colosos

Etymology

The term 'colossi' is derived from the Greek word 'kolossos', which refers to a large statue. The origin of the word can be linked to the famous Colossus of Rhodes, a massive statue erected on the Greek island of Rhodes between 292 and 280 BC. It was one of the tallest statues of the ancient world, standing approximately 33 meters (108 feet) high, and represented the sun god Helios. The word 'colossi' in the plural form encapsulates the idea of these grand sculptures as well as their cultural significance in ancient societies. Such statues were often built to commemorate victories, demonstrate artistic achievements, or mark the presence of deities, influencing both architecture and art throughout history. The fascination with colossi continues in modern times, as their representation evokes a sense of awe, grandeur, and historical importance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,448, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.