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juggernaut

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌgənɔːt/

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Definition of juggernaut

noun

British
  • a large, heavy vehicle, especially an articulated lorry: the juggernaut thundered through the countryside
  • a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force:the juggernaut of public expenditure

Origin:

mid 19th century: extension of Juggernaut

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