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national monument

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noun

  1. a monument, as a historic site or geographical area, owned and maintained in the public interest by the federal government.

Etymology

Origin of national monument

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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National monument status comes with federal resources for park staff to manage and care for lands containing culturally and historically significant artifacts and places.

From The Guardian • Jan. 8, 2021

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