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Topic: History

monolith

IPA: /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌlɪθ/

noun

Definition: A large, solid piece of stone or a massive structure that is often used in buildings or monuments.

Example: The ancient temple was built from a single monolith, showcasing incredible craftsmanship.

montagnard

IPA: /mɒnˈtæn.jɑrd/

KK: /mɒnˈtænˌjɑrd/

noun

Definition: A person from the highland regions of central and southern Vietnam, often belonging to one of the indigenous ethnic groups.

Example: The montagnard community has a rich cultural heritage that reflects their unique history.

monument

IPA: /ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt/

KK: /ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt/

noun

Definition: A structure or object built to honor a person or event, often serving as a memorial or marker.

Example: The ancient monument attracted many tourists who wanted to learn about its history.

monumental

IPA: //ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl//

KK: /ˈmɒn.jʊˌmɛn.təl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is impressively large, significant, or enduring, often used to describe great achievements or qualities.

Example: The monumental statue stood tall in the center of the city, attracting visitors from all over.

monumentality

IPA: /ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /mɑnəˈmɛntəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very large, impressive, or significant, often in a way that resembles a monument.

Example: The monumentality of the ancient structures left the visitors in awe.

monumentalize

IPA: /ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.tə.laɪz/

KK: /mɑnˈjuːmənˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To create a monument in honor of someone or something, often to commemorate an important event or person.

Example: The city plans to monumentalize the contributions of local heroes with a new statue.

monumentally

IPA: /məˈnjuməntəli/

KK: /mɑnˈjumɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very large, important, or significant.

Example: The project was monumentally challenging, requiring a lot of effort and resources.

moonshiner

IPA: /ˈmuːnʃaɪnər/

KK: /ˈmunˌʃaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who produces or sells illegal alcoholic beverages, especially whiskey made in secret.

Example: The authorities arrested the moonshiner for operating an illegal distillery in the woods.

morganatic

IPA: /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

KK: /mɔrˈɡænətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of marriage between a person of noble or royal status and someone of lower rank, where the lower-ranked partner does not receive titles or inherit property from the noble partner.

Example: The couple had a morganatic marriage, ensuring that their children would not inherit any royal titles.

morion

IPA: /ˈmɔː.ri.ən/

KK: /ˈmɔːr.i.ən/

noun

Definition: A type of helmet that has a curved peak at the front and back, commonly used by soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Example: The soldier wore a morion that gleamed in the sunlight during the parade.

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