CEFR C1

landmark

noun

Meaning

A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation or as a point of reference.

Examples

The old oak tree served as a landmark for travelers in the area.
From the top of the hill, you can see several important landmarks.

Synonyms: feature, monument, icon, vantage point

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landmark (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlændmɑːrk/

Definition

A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation or as a point of reference.

Examples

The old oak tree served as a landmark for travelers in the area.
From the top of the hill, you can see several important landmarks.
The lighthouse is a crucial landmark for ships approaching the coast.

How to Use landmark

landmark in (prepositional phrase): A significant event or development within a particular field or period. — "The development of vaccines was a landmark in the fight against infectious diseases."
landmark decision (collocation): A legal ruling that sets a precedent or is highly important. — "The Supreme Court's ruling on segregation was a landmark decision."

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