monument — a structure built to commemorate a person or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a structure built to commemorate a person or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnjumənt/
Example Sentences
- The couple decided to build a monument to their failed diet - a life-size statue of pizza.
- Shakespeare's plays remain a lasting monument to the power of the English language.
- The monument was so tall that pigeons used it as their personal skyscraper apartment complex.
monument
NOUN[/ˈmɑːnjumənt/]
a structure built to commemorate a person or event
A family honors a historical leader at the stone monument
The monument holds a document, adorned with every ornament
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'monumentum', which originated from the verb 'monere' meaning 'to remind' or 'to warn'. In ancient Rome, the term specifically referred to structures built to commemorate important people or events and preserve their memory for future generations.
Breakdown
Latin 'monumentum' is composed of 'mon-' (from monere, meaning 'to remind') + '-mentum' (a suffix denoting result or means), literally 'that which serves to remind or commemorate'.
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📝Examples
“The couple decided to build a monument to their failed diet - a life-size statue of pizza.”
“Shakespeare's plays remain a lasting monument to the power of the English language.”
“The monument was so tall that pigeons used it as their personal skyscraper apartment complex.”
“The university erected a monument to honor its distinguished alumni.”
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