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monolith Synonyms

Another word for monolith

Choosing another word for monolith depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar, obelisk, or monument.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists examined the ancient carved megalith standing at the center of the ceremonial site."

Strong
megalith
obelisk
menhir
stele
pillar

• noun (Context 2)

A large, powerful, and indivisible organization, system, or social group that acts as a uniform, inflexible whole.

Usage Example

"Sociologists emphasized that the demographic group is diverse and should not be treated as a cultural colossus."

Strong
colossus
behemoth
Weak
juggernaut
leviathan

• noun (Context 3)

A massive, prominent geological feature, such as a mountain or rock outcropping, consisting of a single massive stone or rock formation.

Usage Example

"Uluru is a famous sandstone crag rising dramatically from the flat desert plains of central Australia."

Weak
crag
outcrop

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