noun [C] 1. an object, esp. large and made of stone, built to remember and show respect to a person or
group of people, or a special place made for this purpose
The splendid National Monument was erected in memory of the country's founders.
In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war.
FIGURATIVE The annual arts festival is a monument to (=is a result of) her vision and hard work.
2. An ancient or historic monument is an old building or place which is an important part of a
country's history.
Parts of the Berlin wall are being allowed to stand as historic monuments.
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