monument
[noun]
Synonyms: memorial, cairn, cenotaph, commemoration, gravestone, headstone, marker, mausoleum, shrine, tombstone

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Related Words: memento, tribute

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

mon‧u‧ment /ˈmɒnjəmənt, ˈmɒnjʊmənt $ ˈmɑː-/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Latin; Origin: monumentum, from monere 'to remind']

1. a building, statue, or other large structure that is built to remind people of an important event or famous person ⇒ memorial:
He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed.
monument to
a fitting monument to the men who died in the battle

2. a very old building or place that is important historically:
Ancient monuments are protected by law.

3. be a monument to somebody/something to show clearly the result of someone’s qualities, beliefs, or actions:
The company is a monument to Sir Peter’s energy and vision.
⇒ national monument

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

monument
noun
ADJ. ancient, historic | national, public | great | famous | fitting The new boat is a fitting monument to the crew members who lost their lives.
lasting The museum was built as a lasting monument to the civil war.
VERB + MONUMENT stand as The tower stands as a monument to the invasion of the island.
commission A monument has been commissioned in his memory.
build, erect, put up, set up | unveil | conserve, preserve, protect the best preserved Roman monument in Britain
destroy, pull down Monuments to the former leader were all pulled down.
MONUMENT + VERB be, stand The monument will stand just inside the cathedral.
survive Some of the town's Roman monuments still survive.
PREP. as a ~ | ~ of monuments of the army's past campaigns
~ to The statue was built as a monument to victims of the war.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

monument
noun
BAD: It is impossible to visit all the monuments of London in one day.
GOOD: It is impossible to see all the sights of London in one day.

Usage Note:
monument = (1) a structure, usually made of stone, that is built to remind people of an important event or famous person; memorial: 'The inscription at the foot of the monument read: To all those who gave their lives so that others could live in freedom.
(2) a building or structure that is preserved because of its historical importance: 'If you are interested in ancient monuments you will find the Pyramids fascinating.'
see the sights = visit the interesting places in a city or country: 'I wanted to look round Moscow and see the sights.'

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