memorial

/məˈmɔriəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or serving as a reminder of someone or something that is remembered.
    • They held a memorial service for the beloved teacher.
    • The garden has a memorial bench where people can sit and reflect.
    • A memorial plaque was placed on the wall of the old library.
noun
  1. Something created to remind people of a person, event, or group, such as a statue, building, or ceremony.
    • The town built a memorial to honor the soldiers who died in the war.
    • Every year, the family visits the memorial where their grandfather's name is carved.
    • The museum has a memorial dedicated to the victims of the earthquake.
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