Gigantic statue (8)
I believe the answer is:
colossus
'gigantic statue' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for colossus that I've seen before include "VIP" , "A giant figure - there once was one at Rhodes" , "Behemoth" , "Giant statue once at Rhodes" , "Person of exceptional importance and reputation" .)