Milepost: meaning, definitions and examples
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milepost
[ ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst ]
navigation
A milepost is a marker along a road that indicates the distance in miles from a specific starting point.
Synonyms
mile marker, milestone
Examples of usage
- The milepost showed that we were 50 miles away from our destination.
- According to the milepost, the next town is 10 miles ahead.
history
In ancient Rome, a milepost was a stone marker placed along roads to show the distance in miles to Rome.
Synonyms
mile marker, milestone
Examples of usage
- The mileposts along the Appian Way helped travelers navigate their way to Rome.
- The mileposts in ancient Rome were essential for communication and trade.
Translations
Translations of the word "milepost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marco de milha
🇮🇳 मील का पत्थर
🇩🇪 Meilenstein
🇮🇩 patok mil
🇺🇦 мильовий стовп
🇵🇱 kamień milowy
🇯🇵 マイル標
🇫🇷 borne milliaire
🇪🇸 hito de milla
🇹🇷 mil taşı
🇰🇷 마일표
🇸🇦 علامة الميل
🇨🇿 mílovník
🇸🇰 míľnik
🇨🇳 里程碑
🇸🇮 mejnik milje
🇮🇸 mílusteinn
🇰🇿 мильдік тас
🇬🇪 მილის ქვაკუთხედი
🇦🇿 mil daşı
🇲🇽 hito de milla
Word origin
The term 'milepost' originated in the 18th century and is a combination of the words 'mile' and 'post'. Mileposts have been used throughout history to help travelers navigate and track distances. In ancient times, mileposts were crucial for the efficient movement of people and goods along roads. Today, mileposts are still commonly used on highways and roads to provide distance information to drivers and aid in navigation.
See also: mile, mileage, milestone, milestones.