Meaning of the word monolith in English

What does monolith mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

monolith

US /ˈmɑː.nə.lɪθ/

UK /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/

a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument.

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The ancient civilization erected a massive monolith in the center of their city.

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Stonehenge is famous for its impressive monoliths.

Synonym:

megalith obelisk pillar column

a large and impersonal political, corporate, or social structure regarded as indivisible and slow to change.

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The company had become a bureaucratic monolith, resistant to innovation.

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Breaking down the educational monolith is a challenge.

Synonym:

behemoth colossus juggernaut leviathan