Monument

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/

Monument (noun)

  1. A large structure built to remember a person or event.
  2. A place of historical importance, often protected by law.
  3. A stone marking a grave, often with a name and dates.

Examples

  • The monument attracts thousands of visitors each year.
  • A new monument was unveiled in the city center.

Common collocations: visit a monument, famous monument, historic monument, preserve a monument, designate a monument

Synonyms of Monument

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