Term: landmark

landmark (noun) /ˈlænd.mɑːrk/

Similar to: monument; milestone; marker; feature; turning point Definition: an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location; also, an event or discovery marking an important stage or change. Translation: orientieris, ievērojams objekts, pagrieziena punkts Examples: “The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark in New York Harbor.” “The bridge served as a useful landmark for pilots navigating the river.” “The 1954 Supreme Court decision was a landmark in the history of civil rights.”

landmark (adj) /ˈlænd.mɑːrk/

Similar to: historic; consequential; ground-breaking; significant Definition: used to describe a decision, event, or development that is very important and has a significant effect on the future. Translation: vēsturisks, izšķirošs, pagrieziena Examples: “The scientists celebrated their landmark discovery in the field of genetics.” “This landmark legislation will change how the country handles environmental issues.” “The court’s landmark ruling set a precedent for all future cases of this type.”