landmark

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈlændmɑɹk/

Noun

landmark (plural landmarks)

1. (historical) An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).

   Synonyms: merestone

2. A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

   Synonyms: marker, mark

3. A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.

   Synonyms: monument, sight

4. (figurative, also, attributive) A major event or discovery.

   Synonyms: milestone

   an important landmark in human history

   a landmark paper in neurosurgery

   a landmark ruling/case

Translations

• French: repère, point de repère, amer
• German: Wahrzeichen, Orientierungspunkt, Orientierungshilfe
• Italian: punto di riferimento
• Portuguese: marco
• Russian: ориенти́р
• Spanish: hito

Translations

• French: site
• German: Sehenswürdigkeit
• Italian: monumento
• Portuguese: marco
• Russian: достопримеча́тельность

Translations

• Italian: pietra miliare
• Portuguese: marco
• Russian: ве́ха
• Spanish: sobresaliente

Verb

landmark (landmarks, present participle landmarking; past and past participle landmarked)

1. (US) To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.

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