Cenotaph: meaning, definitions and examples
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cenotaph
[ หsiห.nษ.tรฆf ]
memorial structure
A cenotaph is a monument erected in honor of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere, often used to commemorate those who died in war. It serves as a symbolic tomb, recognizing the sacrifices made by individuals and serving as a place for remembrance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The city erected a cenotaph to honor its fallen soldiers.
- Visitors gathered at the cenotaph to pay their respects on Memorial Day.
- The cenotaph stands as a tribute to the bravery of those who fought in the conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "cenotaph" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cenotรกfio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคพเคฐเค
๐ฉ๐ช Cenotaph
๐ฎ๐ฉ cenotaf
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฝะพัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ cenotaf
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใใฟใ
๐ซ๐ท cรฉnotaire
๐ช๐ธ cenotafio
๐น๐ท cenotaf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ ธํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุตุจ ุชุฐูุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ cenotaf
๐ธ๐ฐ cenotaf
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉบๅข
๐ธ๐ฎ cenotaf
๐ฎ๐ธ cenotaf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝะพัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแขแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cenotaf
๐ฒ๐ฝ cenotafio
Etymology
The term 'cenotaph' derives from the Greek words 'kenos,' meaning 'empty,' and 'taphos,' meaning 'grave' or 'tomb.' It reflects the concept of an empty tomb for someone who is buried elsewhere. The use of cenotaphs dates back to ancient civilizations where monuments were erected in memory of the deceased, particularly in the context of honoring individuals who died in service to their country. Over time, cenotaphs have been prominent in commemorating soldiers, especially in the aftermath of wars, serving both as a physical space for mourning and as a reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals in the name of duty and honor.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,002, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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