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Definition of memorial
memorial
/məˈmɔːr.i.əl/
me · mo · ri · al
Adverb:memorially
•Plural:memorials
•Adjective:memorial
memorial Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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1
Intended to preserve the memory of a person, group, or significant event.
Example
"The family plans to hold a private memorial service next weekend to celebrate her extraordinary life."
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1
An object, structure, or event established to preserve the memory of a person or a historical event.
Example
"The city council voted to erect a bronze memorial in the park to honor the town's founders."
2
A written statement of facts or historical accounts submitted to a government or authority, typically as the basis of a petition.
Example
"The delegates drafted a lengthy memorial detailing their grievances to present to the assembly."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English, via Old French 'memorial' and Late Latin 'memorialis' (belonging to memory), derived from the Latin 'memoria' (memory).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Memorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/memorial