Meaning & use
monument
A structure, such as a statue or building, built to honor a person or commemorate an event.
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The tall monument in the square honors soldiers who died defending the city.
Tourists gathered around the ancient monument to take photographs before sunset.
A note on using this word
Monument usually implies lasting historical or cultural significance, unlike a simple sign or plaque.
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