Memorial (Noun)
Meaning 1
A recognition of meritorious service.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The city council dedicated a memorial to the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
- The company presented a memorial award to the employee who had served for 25 years.
- The memorial plaque was unveiled to honor the contributions of the organization's founding members.
- The university established a memorial scholarship in recognition of the professor's dedication to his students.
- The government issued a memorial coin to commemorate the anniversary of the country's independence.
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Meaning 2
A structure erected to commemorate persons or events.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Seven Wonders Of The World
- Tombstone
- Plaque
- Headstone
- Memorial Tablet
- Empty Tomb
- Megalithic Structure
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Meaning 3
A written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.