landmark
[noun]
Synonyms:
- feature, monument
- milestone, turning point, watershed

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land‧mark /ˈlændmɑːk $ -mɑːrk/ noun [countable]

1. something that is easy to recognize, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are:
One of Belfast’s most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor Hall, has been demolished.

2. one of the most important events, changes, or discoveries that influences someone or something:
The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the history of medicine.
landmark decision/case/ruling
The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in January 2001.

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landmark
noun
I. feature of the landscape
ADJ. distinctive, prominent | famous, well-known | familiar After twenty years, all the familiar landmarks had disappeared.
local | historic
VERB + LANDMARK recognize
PREP. ~ for The tower was once a landmark for ships.

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landmark
II. important stage in the development of sth
ADJ. great, important, major, significant
VERB + LANDMARK be, represent The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.
LANDMARK + NOUN decision, ruling a landmark decision on the legal status of a foetus
case
PREP. ~ in The film is an important landmark in the history of the cinema.

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landmark

a famous/well-known landmark
The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous landmark in Paris.
a historic landmark
Rome is crammed with historic landmarks such as the Colosseum.
a prominent landmark (=one that is very noticeable)
The castle sits on a hill above the town and is a prominent landmark.
a familiar landmark
It was so dark we could not see any familiar landmarks.
a local landmark
This oddly shaped rock is a well-known local landmark.
a major/significant landmark (=an important one)
From Parliament Hill, you can see most of London's major landmarks.
a London/New York/Paris etc landmark
Buckingham Palace is a London Landmark.

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