Big Five

noun

, History/Historical.

1. the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Japan during World War I and at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.
2. (after World War II) the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, China, and France.

Big Five

noun

1. the five countries considered to be the major world powers. In the period immediately following World War II, the US, Britain, the Soviet Union, China, and France were regarded as the Big Five
2. the lion, the elephant, the rhinoceros, the buffalo, and the leopard: considered to be the five principal African wild animals, esp as sought by those on safari
3. AlsoBig FourBig Three a small powerful group, as of banks, companies, etc

Example Sentences

He also was the offensive coordinator as a 25-year-old at Crespi in 1986 when the Celts, led by sophomore running back Russell White, won the Big Five Conference championship.

From Los Angeles Times

As Manchester United supporters prepare to welcome a highly-rated and talented coach from outside of Europe's 'big five' leagues who has analysts swooning, they may be worried that it all sounds a bit familiar.

From BBC

Costa's talents are widely admired and, like most of the best players in Portugal, he is frequently being linked with a move to Europe's 'big five' leagues, most notably England's Premier League.

From BBC

Only Ligue 1 side Lille and Serie A team Genoa across Europe's 'big five' leagues have a higher average restart time than Arsenal.

From BBC

The Greens say they will nationalise the companies that run our railways, our water companies and the big five energy companies.

From BBC