monument
|mon-u-ment|
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🇺🇸
/ˈmɑːn.jə.mənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt/
commemorative structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monument' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'monumentum,' where 'monere' meant 'to remind.'
Historical Evolution
'monumentum' transformed into the Old French word 'monument,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monument' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a means of reminding,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a commemorative structure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure or building erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument in Washington, D.C.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35