Memorial Terminology

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noun a structure that serves as a memorial to the dead, especially to those who died in a war

  • The cenotaph in the town square is a solemn reminder of those who gave their lives in war.
  • Let's meet at the cenotaph before heading to the park.
  • That new skate park is like a cenotaph for all the broken boards and wheels.
  • Her old diary served as a cenotaph for her past memories.