What is the meaning of monument?
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. Synonyms for monument. gravestone, headstone, stone, tombstone.
What are the words written on the monument?
“The words written on the monument are beautiful.” Something kept or serving as a reminder of a place, person or event “I shall keep this as a monument of my folly.” “Pat also contributed his expertise voluntarily over the years and the designs of the buildings are a monument to his skill.”
Where can I find monuments?
You can find monuments in the downtown area of most cities. Many honor a specific person, while other are dedicated to soldiers who fought in a certain war, such as Vietnam or World War I. Cemeteries are also full of monuments, and monument can mean a type of burial vault.
Termes relatifs aux interventions sur les monuments historiques