megalith

noun
UK: /ˈmeɡəlɪθ/
US: /ˈmeɡəlɪθ/

  1. A very large stone used in prehistoric monuments.

    1. They visited the megalith site near the coast.
    2. Archaeologists are studying the placement of the megalith to understand its purpose.

  2. A monument or structure built of such large stones.

    1. Stonehenge is a famous megalith in England.
    2. The ancient megalith served as a communal gathering point for seasonal rituals.

Synonyms

monolith
megalith adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by megaliths or megalithic structures.

    1. The megalith architecture is impressive.
    2. The megalith builders were very skilled at moving heavy stones.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "megalith" in English means: A very large stone used in prehistoric monuments., A monument or structure built of such large stones..

The phonetic transcription of "megalith" is /ˈmeɡəlɪθ/ in British English and /ˈmeɡəlɪθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "megalith": monolith.

Example usage of "megalith": "They visited the megalith site near the coast.". More examples on the page.