memorial
Other forms: memorials
Just as the Lincoln Memorial pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln, a memorial is anything that symbolizes or celebrates someone who died. Every gravestone in a cemetery is actually a small memorial.
A memorial is a service or statue dedicated to someone who died. A memorial service celebrates the life of the deceased. Something written about the dead person can also be called a memorial, and you could say donating to a dead friend's favorite cause is a memorial to them. If it honors the dead, the word memorial probably fits.
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a recognition of meritorious servicesynonyms: commemoration, remembrancetypes:epitapha summary statement of commemoration for a dead personfestschrifta collection of writings published in honor of a scholartype of:
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a structure erected to commemorate persons or eventssynonyms: monumentexamples:Lincoln Memorialmemorial building in Washington containing a large marble statue of Abraham LincolnPyramids of Egypta massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides; begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient EgyptStatue of Libertya large monumental statue symbolizing liberty on Liberty Island in New York BayWashington Monumenta stone obelisk built in Washington in 1884 to honor George Washington; 555 feet talltypes:cenotaph, empty tomba monument built to honor people whose remains are interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recoveredmegalith, megalithic structurememorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)national monumentmemorial consisting of a structure or natural landmark of historic interest; set aside by national government for preservation and public enjoymentpantheona monument commemorating a nation's dead heroesSeven Wonders of the Ancient World, Seven Wonders of the Worldimpressive monuments created in the ancient world that were regarded with awetriumphal archa monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victorycromlech, dolmen, portal tomba prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstonetype of:
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intended as a commemorationsynonyms: commemorating, commemorative
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of or relating to the memory
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a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
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Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally called in the localities in which it was celebrated, began as an occasion for decorating the graves of soldiers who had died fighting in the U.S. Civil war. Declared a national holiday in 1966, it is traditionally observed by decorating fallen soldiers' graves, honoring them with parades, speeches, and concerts, and gathering for picnics and family gatherings. Celebrate Memorial Day with these words that help promote an understanding of the holiday's meaning. Then look for more meaning in the day by learning vocabulary from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and recite the famous memorial oration on this solemn day.
Here’s a look at some of the words you’re most likely to hear and see around Memorial Day. There are many ways to honor the people who died in combat for their country: one is to understand their vocabulary. Read the full article: The Respectful, Somber Vocabulary of Memorial Day
May is blooming with holidays, events, and commemorations, from Mother's Day to Memorial Day, the Kentucky Derby to college commencement ceremonies. It's the perfect month to grow your vocabulary.