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Monument

UK /["/ˈmɒnjumənt/"]/US /["/ˈmɑːnjumənt/"]/

Definition

a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event

In simple words: A large structure built to remember a person or event.

Examples

The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument in Washington, D.C.
The ancient city ruins served as a monument to a once-thriving civilization.
She visited the war monument to pay her respects to fallen soldiers.
The new monument was erected to honor the victims of the disaster.
That towering statue is considered a monument of modern art.
The lasting impact he had on the company became a monument of his career.

Usage notes

Used for significant buildings or structures. Commonly found in historical contexts. Not typically used for small or modern structures.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mono' meaning one — a single important place to remember something.

Collocations

ancient
historic
historical
stand as
commission
build
be
stand
as a monument
monument of
monument to
ancient
historic
historical
stand as
commission
build
be
stand
as a monument
monument of
monument to

Synonyms

memorial
shrine
statue
edifice
landmark

Antonyms

disrepair
ruin

Common mistakes

Confusing with 'memorial', which refers more specifically to remembering people.
Using 'monument' for temporary structures, which is incorrect.
Mispronouncing or misspelling it as 'monumant'.