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memorial

/ˈmɛmərɪəl/ noun · British & US
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What does memorial mean?

noun

A structure or monument erected to commemorate a person or event, or a feeling of sadness or regret for someone or something that has died or been lost.

Example

"The memorial in the town square was dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the war."

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