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Definition of ancient monument noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ancient monument

noun

/ˌeɪnʃənt ˈmɒnjumənt/

/ˌeɪnʃənt ˈmɑːnjumənt/

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(in the UK) a building or place officially protected by law from being damaged or destroyed. Stonehenge is an example of an ancient monument.

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