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Definition of greatness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

greatness

noun
 
/ˈɡreɪtnəs/
 
/ˈɡreɪtnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the fact of having high status or a lot of influence
    • He was made into a symbol of national greatness.
    • Napoleon promised to restore France to its former greatness.
  2. the quality of being extremely good in ability or quality and therefore admired by many people
    • The novel's greatness lies in its simplicity.
    • the greatness of God
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