landmarks
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/ˈlændˌmɑrks/
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/ˈlændˌmɑːks/
(landmark)
significant feature
Etymology
'landmark' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'land' meaning 'land' and 'mearc' meaning 'mark'.
'landmearc' transformed into the Middle English word 'landmark', and eventually became the modern English word 'landmark'.
Initially, it meant 'a boundary marker', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a prominent object or feature in a landscape'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a prominent object or feature in a landscape that serves as a guide or point of reference.
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
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Noun 2
an event, discovery, or change marking an important stage or turning point in something.
The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in medical history.
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