Definition of Landmark
Landmark
land·mark
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a distinguishing object or feature of a landscape that serves a mark or guide;
e.g. The diner served as a landmark for locating the street that leads to the somewhat hidden post office.
(noun)
a building or structure that is of outstanding historical or cultural importance;
e.g. Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia is a historical landmark.
(noun)
a significant or important event or achievement;
e.g. This court decision will stand as a landmark in the constitutional law and in women's rights.
(noun)
something that is used to mark a boundary of land;
e.g. The landmark of a line seven oak trees separates our land from our neighbor's land.
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