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national monument
noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation
Examples of national monument in a Sentence
the Statue of Liberty National Monument
Recent Examples on the Web
That door would be closed under either Wyden’s legislation or as a national monument.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024
This bill aims to designate the Greenwood neighborhood as a national monument, ensuring the preservation of its historical significance through the support of the National Park Service.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 May 2024
An endemic species, the Chiricahua fox squirrel, declined in the national monument after the fire, Barton said.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The Biden administration created a new national monument near the Grand Canyon that prevents uranium mining along vast swathes of land within borders, a move that state lawmakers are fighting.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of national monument was
in 1879
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“National monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20monument. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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national monument
noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation
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