memorial — a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈmɔːriəl/
Korean meaning: 기념비, 추모비
Korean pronunciation: 머**모**리얼
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's memorial bench in the garden has become the family's favorite thinking spot.
- The city built a memorial fountain for the mayor, but pigeons think it's their personal swimming pool.
- The university's memorial library houses thousands of books donated by alumni.
memorial
NOUN//məˈmɔːriəl//
a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
a structure or object built to remember and honor a person or event
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 memorialis에서 유래했습니다. memoria(기억)에서 파생된 이 단어는 '기억할 만한 것'을 의미했습니다. 고대 로마인들이 중요한 사건이나 인물을 기념하기 위해 건물이나 조각상을 세우는 전통에서 시작되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's memorial bench in the garden has become the family's favorite thinking spot.”
“The city built a memorial fountain for the mayor, but pigeons think it's their personal swimming pool.”
“The university's memorial library houses thousands of books donated by alumni.”
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