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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmonumento histórico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: monuˈmẽtu iʃˈtɔɾiku
"A igreja antiga é um importante monumento histórico."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A building, structure, or site that is officially recognized and protected by law for its historical, architectural, or cultural importance.
"The ancient castle was officially designated as a historical monument to protect it from unauthorized alterations." - 2
A physical structure erected or preserved to commemorate a notable historical person or event.
"Visitors gathered around the historical monument in the town square to learn about the revolution."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'historical', originating from the Greek 'historia' (inquiry, account of past events) via Latin and French, and 'monument', derived from the Latin 'monumentum', meaning 'reminder' or 'memorial', from 'monere' (to remind or advise). Together, the phrase evolved in the 19th century to formally designate structures or sites preserved for their architectural, cultural, or historical significance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Historical monument" is said worldwide
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monument historique
Transliteration: monymã istɔʁik
"Cette cathédrale est classée monument historique."
historisches Denkmal
Transliteration: hɪsˈtoːʁɪʃəs ˈdɛŋkmaːl
"Das alte Rathaus ist ein geschütztes historisches Denkmal."
monumento storico
Transliteration: monuˈmento stoˈriko
"Il palazzo è stato dichiarato monumento storico."
monumento histórico
Transliteration: monuˈmento isˈtoɾiko
"El castillo fue declarado monumento histórico nacional."
monumento histórico
Transliteration: monuˈmẽtu iʃˈtɔɾiku
"A igreja antiga é um importante monumento histórico."
ऐतिहासिक स्मारक
Transliteration: aitihasik smarak
"ताजमहल एक महान ऐतिहासिक स्मारक है।"
历史古迹
Transliteration: lìshǐ gǔjì
"长城是中国著名的历史古迹。"
역사적 기념물
Transliteration: yeoksajeok ginyeommul
"그 고대 성은 중요한 역사적 기념물로 지정되었습니다."
史跡
Transliteration: shiseki
"その寺院は国の史跡に指定されています。"
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