monolith

noun
UK: /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/
US: /ˈmɑːnəlɪθ/

  1. A large, single block of stone, often used for monuments or buildings.

    1. The temple has a giant monolith.
    2. The ancient monolith stood as a testament to a forgotten civilization.

  2. A single, large entity or organization that is very powerful and difficult to change.

    1. The company became a monolith.
    2. The government bureaucracy was a monolith resistant to any reform efforts.

Synonyms

megalith obelisk pillar block structure institution
monolith verb

  1. To form into a rigid, massive structure or system that is difficult to change.

    1. The project monoliths too soon.
    2. The old system monoliths existing processes making improvements difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "monolith" in English means: A large, single block of stone, often used for monuments or buildings., A single, large entity or organization that is very powerful and difficult to change..

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

Synonyms for "monolith": megalith, obelisk, pillar, block, structure, institution.

Example usage of "monolith": "The temple has a giant monolith.". More examples on the page.