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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] memorialis, from memoria [[memory]] | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] memorialis, from memoria [[memory]] | ||
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century] |
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*1 : serving to [[preserve]] [[remembrance]] : commemorative | *1 : serving to [[preserve]] [[remembrance]] : commemorative | ||
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A '''memorial''' is an object which serves as a [[focus]] for [[memory]] of something, usually a [[person]] (who has died) or an [[event]]. Popular [[forms]] of memorials include landmark objects or [[art]] objects such as [[sculptures]], statues or fountains (and even entire parks). | A '''memorial''' is an object which serves as a [[focus]] for [[memory]] of something, usually a [[person]] (who has died) or an [[event]]. Popular [[forms]] of memorials include landmark objects or [[art]] objects such as [[sculptures]], statues or fountains (and even entire parks). | ||
| − | The most common [[type]] of memorial is the [ | + | The most common [[type]] of memorial is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headstone gravestone]. Also common are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_memorial war memorials] commemorating those who have died in wars. Memorials in the [[form]] of a cross are called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intending_cross intending crosses]. |
| − | [ | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Memorials Online Memorials] and tributes are becoming increasingly popular. Online tributes and memorials [[create]] a way for [[family]] and [[friends]] from various countries to interact and [[share]] [[memories]] and photographs. This is becoming more and more popular as it provides a [[private]] space that can be easily [[reflected]] upon at any time. |
| − | When somebody has died, the [[family]] may request that a memorial gift (usually [[money]]) be given to a designated [ | + | When somebody has died, the [[family]] may request that a memorial gift (usually [[money]]) be given to a designated [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charitable_organization charity], or that a tree be planted in [[memory]] of the [[person]]. |
| − | Sometimes, when a high school student has died, the memorials are placed in the [[form]] of a [ | + | Sometimes, when a high school student has died, the memorials are placed in the [[form]] of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scholarship scholarship], to be awarded to high-achieving [[students]] in [[future]] years. |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:23, 13 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin memorialis, from memoria memory
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- 1 : serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
- 2 : of or relating to memory
Description
A memorial is an object which serves as a focus for memory of something, usually a person (who has died) or an event. Popular forms of memorials include landmark objects or art objects such as sculptures, statues or fountains (and even entire parks).
The most common type of memorial is the gravestone. Also common are war memorials commemorating those who have died in wars. Memorials in the form of a cross are called intending crosses.
Online Memorials and tributes are becoming increasingly popular. Online tributes and memorials create a way for family and friends from various countries to interact and share memories and photographs. This is becoming more and more popular as it provides a private space that can be easily reflected upon at any time.
When somebody has died, the family may request that a memorial gift (usually money) be given to a designated charity, or that a tree be planted in memory of the person.
Sometimes, when a high school student has died, the memorials are placed in the form of a scholarship, to be awarded to high-achieving students in future years.
