Landmark: meaning, definitions and examples
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landmark
[ หlรฆndหmษหrk ]
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A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a point of reference, or a symbol of a community. Landmarks can be buildings, monuments, mountains, or other distinctive features.
Synonyms
icon, monument, point of interest.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| landmark |
Use this term to describe a notable building, structure, or place that is easily recognizable and often has historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
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| point of interest |
Use this term to refer to any location that is interesting and worth visiting, which can include landmarks, monuments, museums, parks, and other attractions.
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| monument |
Use this term to describe a structure, statue, or building created to remember and honor a person, event, or significant historical moment.
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| icon |
Use this term when referring to a symbol or figure that represents an idea, culture, or city and is widely recognized. It can also refer to a person who is very famous and admired.
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Examples of usage
- The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
- The Statue of Liberty is a well-known landmark in New York City.
Translations
Translations of the word "landmark" in other languages:
๐ต๐น marco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเคกเคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wahrzeichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanda
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัััะฝัะธั
๐ต๐ฑ punkt orientacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใณใใใผใฏ
๐ซ๐ท point de repรจre
๐ช๐ธ hito
๐น๐ท dรถnรผm noktasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋๋งํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ orientaฤnรญ bod
๐ธ๐ฐ orientaฤnรฝ bod
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ mejnik
๐ฎ๐ธ kennileiti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาฃะดะฐะนัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแซแ แแฃแแฅแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ naxฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ hito
Etymology
The term 'landmark' originated from the Old English word 'landmearc', which referred to a geographic feature or boundary. Over time, it evolved to signify a prominent or significant location. Landmarks have played a crucial role in navigation, communication, and cultural identity throughout history.
See also: inland, land, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.