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landmark

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈlændmɑːk

Definitions

  1. sign
  2. An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).
    historical
  3. A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
  4. A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
  5. signal
  6. A major event or discovery.
    also, attributive, figuratively
  7. reminder
  8. representation

Equivalents

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Examples

“Anyone have⟳ any weird landmarks they often remember⟳ seeing along roads in the olden days?”
“Founded in 1876 by disheartened gold prospectors, today downtown Rapid City is a mix⟳ of historic landmarks such as the 1928 Hotel Alex Johnson and the 1912 Elks Theatre, along with restaurants, coffee shops, specialty stores, boutiques and art galleries that reflect⟳ the busy modern city.”
“an important landmark in human history”
“a landmark paper in neurosurgery”
“a landmark ruling/case”
“He called the overthrow⟳ of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and the recent elections in Afghanistan landmark events in the history of liberty.”
“Leicester closed out the win⟳ to spark emotional scenes as those inside Wembley rejoiced in a landmark victory.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

landmark case Landmarker Landmarkism Landmarkist Landmarks landmass

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