monument
monument Lexical Profile
monument Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A statue, building, or other physical structure erected to commemorate a notable person, group, or historical event.
"The city erected a marble monument in the town square to honor the soldiers who fought in the revolution."
A site or area of historical, cultural, or scientific importance that is preserved and protected for public heritage.
"The ancient cliff dwellings were recently designated as a national monument by the government."
An outstanding, enduring, and memorable example of a specific quality, achievement, or historical era.
"The revolutionary bridge design stands as a monument to human engineering and ingenuity."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'monumentum' (a reminder, memorial), derived from 'monere' (to remind, warn) combined with the suffix '-mentum'.
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