Leviathan
(noun)
A large, powerful, and monstrous entity or organization, especially a government or corporation.
Origin:
The term 'leviathan' comes from the hebrew word 'liwyāthān', which means a large sea monster or serpent.
Examples:
- The huge oil company was a leviathan, dominating the energy market.
- The government bureaucracy was a leviathan, swallowing up tax dollars and stifling innovation.
- The military complex was a leviathan, consuming vast resources and wielding enormous power.
- The tech giant was a leviathan, exerting a profound influence over society and the economy.
- The financial sector was a leviathan, creating great wealth but also contributing to economic instability.