megaproject

noun

mega·​proj·​ect ˈme-gə-ˌprä-ˌjekt How to pronounce megaproject (audio)
-jikt,
 also  -ˌprō-
: a major project or undertaking (as in business or construction)

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Saudi Arabia's flagship urban development, The Line, entered a critical phase of evaluation this week, as the kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF) engaged external consulting firms to assess the feasibility of the megaproject. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025 What began as a controversial megaproject is now a vital artery for everyday life and a symbol of Nordic integration in action. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Other Gulf and Arab governments are also pouring capital into megaprojects, aiming to attract global investors and tourists through cutting‑edge technologies and luxurious developments. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 Rubin is also a rare scientific megaproject that feels excitingly relatable. Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for megaproject

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megaproject was in 1976

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“Megaproject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megaproject. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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