Definition and meaning of English word "monument"
monument
/ˈmɒnjumənt/
Meaning
NounA structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.
How to use
The term 'monument' is often used in a formal or commemorative context. For example, 'The new monument was unveiled in the city square.' A common mistake is to confuse 'monument' with 'memorial', although both refer to structures built to honor or remember something or someone, 'monument' often implies a larger or more permanent structure. In English, 'monument' can be used metaphorically, as in 'Her work is a monument to her dedication.'
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monument
Example
There is a monument on the town green to the soldiers who died in World War I.
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Common phrases
- build a monument— to construct a monument
- erect a monument— to set up a monument
- design a monument— to create a plan for a monument
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The English word "monument" means "monument" in English.
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