landmark
gb/lˈændmˌɑɹk/ us/lˈændmˌɑɹk/
B1
English
~ 5900
nevezetesség, tájékozódási pont, mérföldkő, fordulópont, mérföldkőnek számító, korszakalkotó, határjel, határkő
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a landmark in [a city/area]
The Eiffel Tower is Paris's most famous landmark.
Az Eiffel-torony Párizs leghíresebb nevezetessége.
From the top of the hill you can see several city landmarks, including the cathedral.
A domb tetejéről a város több nevezetessége is látható, köztük a katedrális.
Use the church as a landmark so you don't get lost on your way back.
The river acts as a natural landmark dividing the old town from the new district.
The guide pointed out important landmarks along the route.
Learner examples
Big landmarks help tourists find their way.
A nagyobb tájékozódási pontok segítenek a turistáknak eligazodni.
The tall tower is an important landmark in this city.
A magas torony fontos nevezetesség ebben a városban.
We met at a landmark near the train station.
The old bridge is a local landmark.
You can see many landmarks from the bus.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "landmark" with "landscape." A "landmark" is one specific building or feature that stands out, while "landscape" is the general view of an area of land. Learners may also think a landmark must be historical; in fact, modern buildings can also be landmarks.
Meaning
easily recognized building or place
Collocations
famous landmark
|local landmark
|city landmark
|historic landmark
|national landmark
|tourist landmark
Synonyms
monument (Often a large structure built to remember a person or event; not every landmark is a monument.)
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sight (Informal; something worth seeing, especially for tourists, and not always important for finding your way.)
Antonyms
obscure place (A place that is not well known or easy to recognize, so it does not help people orient themselves.)
Themes
travel
|geography
|city_life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A famous or easily seen building or place that helps people know where they are.
A clearly recognizable building, structure, or natural feature that is well known and helps people identify or navigate a place.
B2
2
mérföldkő
B2
fordulópont
B2
Usage pattern:
a landmark in [a process/field/career]
The peace agreement was a landmark in the country’s political history.
A békemegállapodás mérföldkő volt az ország politikai történetében.
Her election as the first female mayor was a landmark in local politics.
Az, hogy első nőként őt választották polgármesterré, mérföldkő volt a helyi politikában.
The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in medical science.
The ruling is considered a landmark in the fight for civil rights.
Publishing his first novel was a landmark in his writing career.
Learner examples
The new law is a landmark in the country’s history.
Az új törvény mérföldkő az ország történelmében.
This win is a landmark in her sports career.
Ez a győzelem mérföldkő a sportpályafutásában.
The study was a landmark in cancer research.
The court case is a landmark for workers’ rights.
The invention of the internet was a landmark in communication.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense of "landmark" with "benchmark." A "landmark" is a major event or stage in history or development; a "benchmark" is a standard used to compare performance. Also, some learners overuse "landmark" for any important event; it is usually reserved for very significant changes or firsts.
Meaning
event marking important stage
Collocations
landmark decision
|landmark case
|landmark ruling
|landmark study
|landmark moment
Synonyms
milestone (Very close in meaning; often used for important stages in a process or in someone’s life.)
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turning point (Focuses more on the idea that things change direction strongly after the event.)
Antonyms
minor event (An event that does not significantly change a situation or mark a major stage.)
Themes
history
|politics
|science
|law
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
An important event or result that shows a big change or new stage in something.
An event, decision, or achievement that marks an important stage or turning point in the development of something.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
a landmark [decision/case/study/legislation/report]
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision on climate policy.
A Legfelsőbb Bíróság mérföldkőnek számító döntést hozott a klímapolitika ügyében.
Researchers published a landmark study on gene therapy.
A kutatók mérföldkőnek számító tanulmányt tettek közzé a génterápiáról.
Parliament passed landmark legislation to protect online privacy.
It was a landmark report that changed how the industry is regulated.
The treaty was seen as a landmark step toward lasting peace.
Learner examples
The judge made a landmark decision in this case.
A bíró mérföldkőnek számító döntést hozott ebben az ügyben.
Scientists released a landmark study on the new drug.
A tudósok mérföldkőnek számító tanulmányt tettek közzé az új gyógyszerről.
The government introduced landmark legislation on education.
This was a landmark report for the company.
The agreement was a landmark step for the two countries.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that adjective "landmark" is mainly used before certain nouns like "decision," "case," "ruling," "study," or "legislation" and is not used for everyday small changes. Saying "a landmark party" or "a landmark test" sounds odd unless it truly changes history or a field.
Meaning
very important, game‑changing
Collocations
landmark decision
|landmark case
|landmark ruling
|landmark legislation
|landmark study
|landmark report
Synonyms
historic (Often used in similar contexts, but stresses long-term importance in history, not just change.)
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groundbreaking (Emphasizes that something is new and changes how people think or work, especially in science or the arts.)
Antonyms
insignificant (Describes something that is not important and does not noticeably change a situation.)
Themes
law
|politics
|science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describing something very important that changes things in a big way or starts a new stage.
Describing a decision, event, or piece of work that is very important and marks a significant change or new stage in a particular area.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
a landmark marking [a boundary/property line]
The old oak tree was listed in the deed as a landmark marking the western boundary of the farm.
Az öreg tölgyfát az okiratban a birtok nyugati határát jelölő határjelként tüntették fel.
Surveyors searched for the original stone landmark that separated the two properties.
A földmérők azt az eredeti határkövet keresték, amely a két ingatlan közötti határt jelölte.
Removing a landmark that defines a boundary can lead to legal disputes.
The contract describes each corner of the land with a specific landmark.
Over time, several of the original landmarks had been moved or destroyed.
Learner examples
The stone landmark shows where their land ends.
A határkő mutatja, hol ér véget a földjük.
They use a tree as a landmark for the farm line.
A birtok határán egy fát használnak határjelként.
The old landmark marks the edge of the field.
A surveyor checked each landmark on the border.
The landmark was moved, and now the boundary is not clear.
Common mistake:
Learners may not encounter this technical sense often and may assume every "landmark" is famous or large. In legal or surveying texts, a "landmark" can be a very simple object like a small stone or post.
Meaning
marker showing land boundary
Collocations
boundary landmark
|stone landmark
|property landmark
|surveying landmark
Synonyms
boundary marker (More transparent technical term; usually preferred in modern neutral use.)
Antonyms
unmarked boundary (A boundary line that has no physical object to show where it is.)
Themes
law
|geography
|housing
Definition
A post, stone, tree, or other object used to show where one piece of land ends and another begins.
In surveying or law, a physical object, such as a post, stone, or tree, that marks the boundary of a piece of land.
Grammar
Dictionary form
landmark
IPA
GB/lˈændmˌɑɹk/
US/lˈændmˌɑɹk/
Syllables & stress
land - mark (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (land)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: landmark
- Plural: landmarks
Word family
Expressions
historic landmark
1/hɪstˈɔɹɪk lˈændmˌɑɹk/
fixed phrase
officially protected historic site
A building or place that is officially marked and protected because it is important in history.
Examples
- The theater was declared a historic landmark in 1995.
- Tourists lined up to visit the city’s historic landmarks.
- As a historic landmark, the house cannot be torn down without special permission.
landmark case
1/lˈændmˌɑɹk kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
case that sets precedent
A legal case that is very important because it changes or strongly clarifies the law for future cases.
Examples
- This landmark case established new protections for whistleblowers.
- Law students spend weeks studying the landmark case in constitutional law class.
- The organization supported the landmark case that expanded voting rights.
landmark decision
1/lˈændmˌɑɹk dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
very important legal decision
A court or official decision that is very important and changes how similar cases or situations are decided in the future.
Examples
- The court’s landmark decision guaranteed equal access to education for all children.
- Many lawyers believe this is the most important landmark decision on data privacy.
- The landmark decision will affect thousands of workers across the country.
landmark legislation
1/lˈændmˌɑɹk lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
major, change‑making law
A very important law that changes things in a big way, often starting a new period in politics or society.
Examples
- The government passed landmark legislation on climate change.
- Civil rights groups fought for decades before the landmark legislation was approved.
- The landmark legislation reshaped the country’s healthcare system.
landmark ruling
1/lˈændmˌɑɹk ɹˈulɪŋ/
fixed phrase
hugely significant court ruling
An official decision by a judge or court that is very important and changes how the law is used.
Examples
- The landmark ruling was welcomed by environmental groups.
- Businesses are still adjusting to the effects of the landmark ruling.
- The landmark ruling could open the door to many similar lawsuits.
landmark study
1/lˈændmˌɑɹk stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
highly influential research study
A research project that is very important because it gives new, strong information and changes how people in that field think.
Examples
- A landmark study showed a strong link between air pollution and heart disease.
- The landmark study has been cited thousands of times by other researchers.
- This landmark study changed how doctors treat the disease.
national landmark
1/nˈæʃnəl lˈændmˌɑɹk/
fixed phrase
nationally important site or feature
A building or natural place that is very important to a whole country and is often protected by the government.
Examples
- The canyon was named a national landmark because of its unique rock formations.
- The palace is both a national landmark and a major tourist attraction.
- Protecting national landmarks is an important part of the country’s heritage policy.