landmark
noun
                                                                                                                            
                                                            land·mark
                    
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                  ˈland-ˌmärk  
                                                      
                                                          
            1
                    
                                          
              
          
                                                      : an object (such as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land                                      
                
                    
2
                    
        a
    
          
                                          
              
          
                                                      : a conspicuous object on land that marks a locality                                      
                
                    
        b
    
          
                                          
              
          
                                                      : an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures                                      
                
                    
3
                    
                                          
              
          
                                                      : an event or development that marks a turning point or a stage                                      
                
                    
4
                    
                                          
              
          
                                                      : a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest                                      
                
                                
            especially                
          
                                                      : one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation                                      
            
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