monument

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/ˈmɑnjəmənt/
/mˈɒnjuːmənt/

Definition

A monument is a building, statue, or structure built to honor a person or event, or something famous or important from the past.

Usage & Nuances

'Monument' often refers to large or important structures like statues, buildings, or memorials. Common collocations: 'historic monument', 'war monument', 'national monument'. 'Monumental' means very large or impressive.

Example Sentences

The Lincoln monument is famous in Washington, D.C.

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They built a monument to remember the soldiers.

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The city has many old monuments.

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Let's take a picture in front of the monument before we leave.

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The old bridge is a monument to the city's history.

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Tourists from all over the world come to see this famous monument.

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