What is another word for monument?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnjuːmənt] (IPA) 
Monuments are commemorations of important events, individuals or accomplishments, and there are various synonyms for the word. Some of the alternatives to monument include memorial, obelisk, statue, cenotaph, marker, trophy, edifice, or remembrance. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, but they all signify something noteworthy or significant. A memorial is a tribute to something past, such as a war memorial. An obelisk is a tall monument typically made of one stone, while a statue is a sculpted representation of a person or animal. A cenotaph is an empty tomb or monument erected in honor of a person or group who is buried elsewhere. The word marker is used for a smaller monument, often used to indicate a gravesite, while a trophy can be for a sporting or other competitive event.
