Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brobdingnag
noun
/ˌbrɒb.dɪŋˈnæɡ/
Definition
A land of giants, described in Jonathan Swift’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’.
Examples
- The protagonist discovered that the inhabitants of Brobdingnag had a very different view on morality and ethics.
- During his travels, he felt very small and vulnerable in the land of the Brobdingnag giants.
- The Brobdingnag landscape was filled with colossal plants and creatures.
Meaning
Brobdingnag refers to a fictional place inhabited by giants, symbolizing a perspective on human nature and society.
Synonyms
- giantland
- giant realm
