memorial park
- noun
- /məˈmɔːriəl pɑrk/
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parque conmemorativo
- The memorial park features wide lawns and lovely trees, making it a serene place to reflect.
Examples
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Located at memorial park...
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Families often gather at the memorial park to remember their loved ones in a peaceful setting.
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Every year, the community holds a ceremony at the memorial park to honor those who have passed away.
Synonyms
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2.8
A place where people are buried, often with headstones
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A place where people are buried after they die
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A place where people are buried, like a cemetery
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A place where people bury their dead
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A large old cemetery for a city with many tombs
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An area of land with graves for dead people, like a cemetery
How Park-Like
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Morphology
The noun combines 'memorial' (a thing for remembering people/events) with 'park' (a public green area), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it is a park intended for remembrance or commemoration. While the specific cultural practice of it functioning as a landscaped cemetery may require some additional exposure, the core meaning is directly compositional and predictable from the constituents.
Etymology
Memorial park comes from the idea of making a 'cemetery' look and feel like a green park with lawns, trees, gardens and quiet paths, while adding a memorial area for names or plaques. That's why a memorial park today is a peaceful place where people go to 'remember' loved ones rather than a busy graveyard.