Meaning Of The Word Monument

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What's The Definition Of Monument?

monument
countable noun: A monument is a large structure, usually made of stone, which is built to remind people of an event in history or of a famous person.
countable noun: A monument is something such as a castle or bridge which was built a very long time ago and is regarded as an important part of a country's history.

monument in American English
something set up to keep alive the memory of a person or event, as a tablet, statue, pillar, building, etc.
noun: something erected in memory of a person, event, etc., as a building, pillar, or statue
transitive verb: to build a monument or monuments to; commemorate

monument in British English
noun
noun: an obelisk, statue, building, etc, erected in commemoration of a person or event or in celebration of something

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