landmark

• Substantiv, das ein auffälliges oder bekanntes Objekt in der Landschaft, ein bedeutendes historisches Ereignis oder einen Wendepunkt, einen Grenzstein oder einen anatomischen Orientierungspunkt bezeichnet, der in der Chirurgie oder bei Messungen verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a prominent or well-known object in a landscape, an important historical event or turning point, a boundary marker, or an anatomical reference point used in surgery or measurement.

1. Prominent landscape featureB1formal

   A notable or easily recognized object in a landscape, often used for navigation or as a point of reference.

   Orientierungspunkt in der Landschaft

   • The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
   • The old lighthouse served as a landmark for sailors.
   • We used the mountain peak as a landmark to find our way back.

   Synonymebeaconfeaturemonumentprominencereference point

2. Important historical eventB2formal

   An event or development that marks a significant turning point or change in history.

   Wendepunkt

   • The signing of the treaty was a landmark in international relations.
   • The invention of the internet was a landmark in human communication.
   • The court case became a landmark for civil rights.

   Synonymebenchmarkmilestoneturning pointwatershed

3. Boundary markerB2formal

   A physical mark or object that indicates the boundary of a piece of land.

   Grenzmarkierung

   • The stone wall served as a landmark between the two properties.
   • Surveyors placed a metal post as a landmark for the property line.
   • Ancient landmarks were often carved into rocks.

   Synonymemarkermonument

4. Anatomical reference pointC1formalmedical

   A specific anatomical structure used as a point of origin or reference in surgery or for taking measurements.

   Anatomischer Orientierungspunkt

   • The surgeon used the bony landmark to guide the incision.
   • The landmark on the skull helps in locating the brain region.
   • Measurements were taken from the anatomical landmark on the hip.

   Synonymeguidemarkerpoint of referencereference point