Monument — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmän-yə-mənt/ mon·u·ment

Meaning & Definition of Monument

Monument (noun)

  1. a burial vault, sepulchre
  2. a written legal document or record, treatise
  3. a lasting evidence, reminder, or example of someone or something notable or great

Monument (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased

    "the Quakers disapproved of monuments, regarding them as idolatrous, so thousands of Nantucketers spend their eternal rest in complete anonymity"

    similar: gravestone, headstone, stone, tombstone
    related: cross, marker, plaque, table, tablet, monolith, obelisk, pillar, memorial, shrine, burial, sepulchre, sepulture, tomb

  2. something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event

    "a moving monument to the great war and a tribute to the untold millions who died in it"

    similar: commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, remembrance, reminder, souvenir, token
    related: memorabilia, relic, vestige, cairn, landmark, marker, testimonial, tribute, cenotaph

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Monument

The most common words with a similar meaning to Monument:

gravestone, headstone, stone, tombstone, commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, remembrance, reminder, souvenir, token

Related Words for Monument

cross, marker, plaque, table, tablet, monolith, obelisk, pillar, shrine, burial, sepulchre, sepulture, tomb, memorabilia, relic, vestige, cairn, landmark, testimonial, tribute, cenotaph

Origin & Etymology of Monument

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin monumentum, literally, memorial, from monēre to remind mind

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Monument

Words & Phrases Containing Monument

national monument

Frequently Asked Questions about Monument

What does "Monument" mean?

"Monument" means a burial vault, sepulchre. As a noun, it is defined as: a burial vault, sepulchre. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Monument"?

Other words for "Monument" include gravestone, headstone, stone, tombstone, commemorative, keepsake, memento and memorial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Monument" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Monument"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Monument". Common alternatives include gravestone, headstone, stone, tombstone, commemorative, keepsake, memento, memorial, remembrance and reminder.

How do you use "Monument" in a sentence?

Examples of "Monument" in a sentence: "the Quakers disapproved of monuments, regarding them as idolatrous, so thousands of Nantucketers spend their eternal rest in complete anonymity"; "a moving monument to the great war and a tribute to the untold millions who died in it".

Is "Monument" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Monument" is a noun.

Is "Monument" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Monument" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Monument"?

"Monument" is pronounced /ˈmän-yə-mənt/ and divided into syllables as mon·u·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Monument"?

"Monument" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin monumentum, literally, memorial, from monēre to remind mind. First known use: 13th century.