monolith
/ˈmɒnlɪθ/
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Simple Meaning
a very large, tall piece of stone, often shaped by people or nature.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“The ancient monolith stood alone in the desert for thousands of years.”
“That new office building is a huge concrete monolith with no windows.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.