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What (who) is monument - definition
monument
![The [[Colosseum]] Flavian amphitheatre in [[Rome]], a popular monument of the [[Roman Empire]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colosseo 2020.jpg?width=200 "The [[Colosseum]] Flavian amphitheatre in [[Rome]], a popular monument of the [[Roman Empire]].")
![Christ the King]], in [[Almada]], [[Portugal]], has become one of the most visited national monuments.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Cristo Rei (36211699613).jpg?width=200 "Christ the King]], in [[Almada]], [[Portugal]], has become one of the most visited national monuments.")
![ancient Egyptian civilization]] since antiquity.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kheops-Pyramid.jpg?width=200 "ancient Egyptian civilization]] since antiquity.")
![Chinese civilization]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/P1090119 Chiny.JPG?width=200 "Chinese civilization]].")
![The [[Parthenon]] is regarded as an enduring symbol of [[Ancient Greece]], the [[Athenian democracy]], as well as the symbol of [[Western Civilization]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Parthenon Athens.jpg?width=200 "The [[Parthenon]] is regarded as an enduring symbol of [[Ancient Greece]], the [[Athenian democracy]], as well as the symbol of [[Western Civilization]].")
![president]] of the United States, [[George Washington]], is the world's tallest [[obelisk]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Washington Monument Dusk Jan 2006.jpg?width=200 "president]] of the United States, [[George Washington]], is the world's tallest [[obelisk]].")
![Old City of Jerusalem]], covering the [[Foundation Stone]] which bears great significance for Muslims, Christians and Jews.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/قبة الصخرة 4.jpg?width=200 "Old City of Jerusalem]], covering the [[Foundation Stone]] which bears great significance for Muslims, Christians and Jews.")
![Victoria monument]] in [[London]], a memorial to [[Queen Victoria]] of the [[British Empire]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Memorial a Victoria, Londres, Inglaterra, 2014-08-07, DD 008.JPG?width=200 "Victoria monument]] in [[London]], a memorial to [[Queen Victoria]] of the [[British Empire]]")
![Independence Monument in Kyiv]] commemorate the [[Independence of Ukraine]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Statue of Berehynia.jpg?width=200 "Independence Monument in Kyiv]] commemorate the [[Independence of Ukraine]]")
![[[El Ángel]] national monument built to commemorate the independence of [[Mexico]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Columna de la Independencia de Mêxico.JPG?width=200 "[[El Ángel]] national monument built to commemorate the independence of [[Mexico]]")
![The [[Statue of Liberty]] (''Liberty Enlightening the World''), the symbol of the [[United States]]' freedom](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Statue of liberty 01.jpg?width=200 "The [[Statue of Liberty]] (''Liberty Enlightening the World''), the symbol of the [[United States]]' freedom")
![Christ the Redeemer]]'', a modern religious monument in [[Brazil]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Christ the Redeemer - Cristo Redentor.jpg?width=200 "Christ the Redeemer]]'', a modern religious monument in [[Brazil]]")
![Algerian war for independence]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Martyrs Memorial. Algiers, Algeria.jpg?width=200 "Algerian war for independence]]")
![The [[Eiffel Tower]], in [[Paris]], a monument commemorating the [[French Revolution]] for its centenary](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Eiffel Tower Day Sept. 2005 (10).jpg?width=200 "The [[Eiffel Tower]], in [[Paris]], a monument commemorating the [[French Revolution]] for its centenary")
![[[Brisbane City Hall]], national symbol of democracy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Brisbane City Hall at night.jpg?width=200 "[[Brisbane City Hall]], national symbol of democracy")
![Indonesian struggle for independence]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Merdeka Square Monas.JPG?width=200 "Indonesian struggle for independence]]")
![[[Azadi tower]] in [[Tehran]], commemorates the 2,500 years of the [[Persian Empire]] and the history of [[Iran]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/میدان آزادی، میدان شهیاد، برج آزادی، برج شهیاد، تهران Azadi Tower, Azadi Square, Meydea-e Azadi, Meydan-e Shahyad, Tehran province, Iran Flag colors - panoramio.jpg?width=200 "[[Azadi tower]] in [[Tehran]], commemorates the 2,500 years of the [[Persian Empire]] and the history of [[Iran]]")
![unity]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Braniborská brána.jpg?width=200 "unity]]")
![[[Lenin mausoleum]] in [[Moscow]], an enduring symbol of [[Soviet Union]] [[Communism]] and [[Cold War]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Lenin's mausoleum 2.jpg?width=200 "[[Lenin mausoleum]] in [[Moscow]], an enduring symbol of [[Soviet Union]] [[Communism]] and [[Cold War]]")
![Beijing Gate of China]] used to stand](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mausoleum of Mao Zedong P1090218.jpg?width=200 "Beijing Gate of China]] used to stand")
![Saint James]] is buried](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Catedral de Santiago de Compostela agosto 2018 (cropped).jpg?width=200 "Saint James]] is buried")
![[[Kościuszko Mound]], [[Poland]] commemorates [[Tadeusz Kościuszko]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Krakow 2006 195.jpg?width=200 "[[Kościuszko Mound]], [[Poland]] commemorates [[Tadeusz Kościuszko]]")
![The [[Bell Telephone Memorial]], commemorates the invention of the telephone, [[Brantford, Ontario]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/ Alexander Graham Bell Brantford Monument 0.98.jpg?width=200 "The [[Bell Telephone Memorial]], commemorates the invention of the telephone, [[Brantford, Ontario]]")
![August 6, 1945 atomic bombing]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/HiroshimaCenotaphDome7016.jpg?width=200 "August 6, 1945 atomic bombing]]")
![The [[Lincoln Memorial]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] honors American President [[Abraham Lincoln]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Lincoln Memorial east side.JPG?width=200 "The [[Lincoln Memorial]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] honors American President [[Abraham Lincoln]]")
IMPOSING STRUCTURE CREATED TO COMMEMORATE A PERSON OR EVENT, OR USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
Monuments; Monumental statue; Historic monument; Monoument; Historical Monument; Historical monument
n.
1) to build, erect a monument
2) an ancient; literary; national monument
3) a monument to
monument
IMPOSING STRUCTURE CREATED TO COMMEMORATE A PERSON OR EVENT, OR USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
Monuments; Monumental statue; Historic monument; Monoument; Historical Monument; Historical monument
n.
1.
Memorial, testimonial, remembrancer, record.
2.
Tomb, gravestone, cenotaph.
monument
IMPOSING STRUCTURE CREATED TO COMMEMORATE A PERSON OR EVENT, OR USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
Monuments; Monumental statue; Historic monument; Monoument; Historical Monument; Historical monument
¦ noun
1. a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
2. a structure or site of historical importance or interest.
3. an enduring and memorable example or reminder: the house was a monument to untutored taste.
Origin
ME (denoting a burial place): via Fr. from L. monumentum, from monere 'remind'.
Wikipedia
Monument
A monument is a type of structure that was explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Some of the first monuments were dolmens or menhirs, megalithic constructions built for religious or funerary purposes.
Examples of use of monument
1. "It is a monument to warmth, a monument to something that brings warmth and comfort.
2. The 13th–century monument remained closed Sunday.
3. "This monument shows the greatness of Indonesia."
4. Under his leadership, the Monument to the Victorious Battle in Pochonbo, Samjiyon Grand Monument, Monument to the Victorious Battle of the Musan Area and Phophyong Monument to Revolutionary Activities were erected as immortal grand edifices and the revolutionary battle and historic sites have been converted into centers for the education in the revolutionary traditions.
5. Morrison, Superintendent, African Burial Ground National Monument (New York, New York) Tara Morrison serves as the Superintendent of the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City.