Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cenotaph

noun

/ˈsɛnəˌtæf/

Definition

A tomb or monument erected in honor of a person whose remains are elsewhere.

Examples

The cenotaph in London honors the soldiers who lost their lives during World War I.
Visitors come to the cenotaph to pay their respects each year on Memorial Day.
The city’s cenotaph was built in the early 20th century to remember those who served in the military.

Meaning

Cenotaphs are often built to commemorate individuals who have died, especially those lost in war, and serve as a place for remembrance and reflection.