juggernaut

Meanings

• noun

  A large and powerful vehicle or machine, especially one that is difficult to stop or control.

  - "The construction site was filled with juggernauts transporting heavy equipment."
  - "The city was brought to a standstill by a juggernaut truck carrying an oversized load."

• noun

  A person or thing that is unstoppable or relentless in its progress or action.

  - "The economic juggernaut of China continued to grow despite global economic downturns."
  - "The juggernaut of war left devastation in its wake."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈdʒʌ.ɡɚ.nɑt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with juggernaut
juggernauts , matured , plated , gauged , authenticated

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Variants

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juggernaut , juggernauts

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Hindi jirgānūṭā, from jīrga 'chariot' + nuṭā 'throng' or 'rush'. Originally, a chariot in a Hindu procession, especially one of the god Krishna, drawn by six or eight white horses and followed by a throng of devotees.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'juggernaut' is often used to describe something or someone that is overwhelming or unstoppable, but it originally referred to a chariot in a Hindu procession.

2. The word 'juggernaut' comes from the Hindi words jīrga 'chariot' and nuṭā 'throng' or 'rush'.

3. The term 'juggernaut' has been used in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film, to describe something or someone that is unstoppable or overwhelming.

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Related Concepts

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1. unstoppable force: A concept closely related to 'juggernaut' that refers to an unstoppable or unyielding force or entity.

2. bulldozer: A large, powerful vehicle used for pushing large amounts of soil or other materials, often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is overwhelming or unstoppable.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'juggernaut' is often used metaphorically to describe something or someone that is unstoppable or overwhelming. It has been used in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film.

How to Memorize "juggernaut"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large vehicle or machine, such as a truck or a train, that is difficult to stop or control.
   - Visualize the vehicle's immense size and power, and the destruction it can cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'juggernaut' with the idea of something unstoppable or relentless.
   - Think of a vehicle or machine that is difficult to control and can cause destruction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Juggernaut Just Unstoppable' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a large, unstoppable vehicle or machine to help remember the word.

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