Cenotaph
noun
A monument built to honor people whose remains are elsewhere, especially those who died in war.
Every year, on Remembrance Day, a wreath is laid at the cenotaph.
Often appears as...
- war cenotaph
- commemorative cenotaph
noun
A monument built to honor people whose remains are elsewhere, especially those who died in war.
Every year, on Remembrance Day, a wreath is laid at the cenotaph.
Often appears as...
- war cenotaph
- commemorative cenotaph
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Pro Tip 1/3War Commemoration
Cenotaphs are often linked with war memorials and are focal points for ceremonies on significant dates.
The veterans gathered at the cenotaph on Veterans Day for a moment of silence.
Pro Tip 2/3No Burial Onsite
Cenotaphs do not contain actual remains; they're a symbolic grave for those who are buried elsewhere or missing.
Although his body was never recovered, his name is inscribed on the town's cenotaph.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Respect
Cenotaphs are located in public spaces, inviting collective mourning and honor for the deceased.
Citizens placed flowers at the base of the cenotaph to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers.
Pro Tip 1/3War Commemoration
Cenotaphs are often linked with war memorials and are focal points for ceremonies on significant dates.
The veterans gathered at the cenotaph on Veterans Day for a moment of silence.
Pro Tip 2/3No Burial Onsite
Cenotaphs do not contain actual remains; they're a symbolic grave for those who are buried elsewhere or missing.
Although his body was never recovered, his name is inscribed on the town's cenotaph.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Respect
Cenotaphs are located in public spaces, inviting collective mourning and honor for the deceased.
Citizens placed flowers at the base of the cenotaph to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers.
Pro Tip 1/3War Commemoration
Cenotaphs are often linked with war memorials and are focal points for ceremonies on significant dates.
The veterans gathered at the cenotaph on Veterans Day for a moment of silence.
Pro Tip 2/3No Burial Onsite
Cenotaphs do not contain actual remains; they're a symbolic grave for those who are buried elsewhere or missing.
Although his body was never recovered, his name is inscribed on the town's cenotaph.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Respect
Cenotaphs are located in public spaces, inviting collective mourning and honor for the deceased.
Citizens placed flowers at the base of the cenotaph to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers.
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Quote examples
Amarinder Singh
Indian Politician
Putting money into a cenotaph is not really worth it.
Quote examples
Amarinder Singh
Indian Politician
Putting money into a cenotaph is not really worth it.
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