LINCOLN MEMORIAL Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase lincoln memorial. (close relations)
Definition of LINCOLN MEMORIAL
memorial
Best Alternative Words for LINCOLN MEMORIAL
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cenotaph | nounn | |||||||
noun • a monument built to honor people whose remains are interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recovered | ||||||||
commemoration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something • a recognition of meritorious service | ||||||||
memorial | nounn | |||||||
noun • a recognition of meritorious service • a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority • a structure erected to commemorate persons or events | ||||||||
monument | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure erected to commemorate persons or events • an important site that is marked and preserved as public property • a burial vault (usually for some famous person) | ||||||||
shrine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person verb • enclose in a shrine | ||||||||
tribute | nounn | |||||||
noun • something given or done as an expression of esteem • payment by one nation for protection by another • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence |