A historic site or geographical area set aside by a national government and maintained for public use.
- The site became a Dutch national monument in 1990.
- Drive over the Bridge of Lions to visit Castillo de San Marcos national monument.
- Visit this 130-square-mile national monument during the winter months and you'll be guaranteed plenty of elbowroom.
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Syllabification: na·tion·al mon·u·ment
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