Landmarks: meaning, definitions and examples

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landmarks

 

[ หˆlรฆndหŒmษ‘หrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical

Landmarks are historically significant structures or places that are recognized and appreciated for their cultural, historical, or architectural importance.

Synonyms

monuments, points of interest, sights

Examples of usage

  • Visiting the Eiffel Tower is a must for anyone interested in Parisian landmarks.
  • The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States.
Context #2 | Noun

navigation

Landmarks are prominent features in the landscape that can be used as reference points for navigation.

Synonyms

reference points, signposts, waypoints

Examples of usage

  • The lighthouse served as a useful landmark for sailors approaching the harbor.
  • The mountain peak was a visible landmark for hikers on the trail.

Translations

Translations of the word "landmarks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marcos histรณricos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฒเคšเคฟเคนเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wahrzeichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tengara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะผ'ัั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punkty orientacyjne

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใƒ‰ใƒžใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monuments

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monumentos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท simgesel yapฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋žœ๋“œ๋งˆํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pamรกtky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pamiatky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๆ ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mejniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kennileiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐาฃั‹ะทะดั‹ ะฝั‹ัะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhรผm obyektlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monumentos

Etymology

The term 'landmark' originated in the 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'landmarke', which in turn came from the Old English word 'landmearc'. The concept of landmarks has been crucial throughout history for navigation, urban planning, and cultural heritage preservation.

See also: inland, land, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,548, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.