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Word of the Day – Behemoth

By January 25, 2025February 7th, 2025Word of the Day

Behemoth (noun)

beh-hee-moth

Any creature or thing of monstrous size or power. Often used to describe large multi-national companies or corporations

1350–1400; from Hebrew bəhēmōth, an augmentative plural of bəhēmāh beast; replacing Middle English bemoth

Example sentences

“The problem is, the company is so bloated it’s become a behemoth.”

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