Definition of megalith in English:

megalith

noun ˈmɛɡəlɪθˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ

Archaeology

A large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g. a standing stone) or part of one (e.g. a stone circle)
〔考古〕史前巨石（构成史前遗迹，如巨石柱，或作为遗迹的部分，如巨石阵或石墓等）
a smaller circle of some forty ancient megaliths
Example sentencesExamples
- The terraced square of rough stone blocks follows the terrain, suggesting an odd reminiscence of prehistoric megaliths.
- I had heard that the megaliths at Stonehenge could be seen from a great distance and one would be overwhelmed as one approached closer.
- Their simple round-based pottery has sometimes given them the name ‘bowl cultures’, but they are better known for the construction of monumental tombs out of large boulders or megaliths.
- The potential significance of Nabta as a ceremonial site was further strengthened by the discovery of an arrangement of stone megaliths (large free standing stones) on the western edge of the Nabta basin.
- The dry summer led to exceptional definition of buried megaliths, so that orientations and dimensions could be seen.
Synonyms
memorial

Origin

Mid 19th century: back-formation from megalithic.

Definition of megalith in US English:

megalith

nounˈmɛɡəˌlɪθˈmeɡəˌliTH

Archaeology

A large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g., a menhir) or part of one (e.g., a stone circle or chamber tomb)
〔考古〕史前巨石（构成史前遗迹，如巨石柱，或作为遗迹的部分，如巨石阵或石墓等）
a smaller circle of some forty ancient megaliths
Example sentencesExamples
- The potential significance of Nabta as a ceremonial site was further strengthened by the discovery of an arrangement of stone megaliths (large free standing stones) on the western edge of the Nabta basin.
- The terraced square of rough stone blocks follows the terrain, suggesting an odd reminiscence of prehistoric megaliths.
- Their simple round-based pottery has sometimes given them the name ‘bowl cultures’, but they are better known for the construction of monumental tombs out of large boulders or megaliths.
- I had heard that the megaliths at Stonehenge could be seen from a great distance and one would be overwhelmed as one approached closer.
- The dry summer led to exceptional definition of buried megaliths, so that orientations and dimensions could be seen.
Synonyms
memorial

Origin

Mid 19th century: back-formation from megalithic.

词汇	megalith
释义	Definition of megalith in English: megalith noun ˈmɛɡəlɪθˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ Archaeology A large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g. a standing stone) or part of one (e.g. a stone circle) 〔考古〕史前巨石（构成史前遗迹，如巨石柱，或作为遗迹的部分，如巨石阵或石墓等） a smaller circle of some forty ancient megaliths Example sentencesExamples The terraced square of rough stone blocks follows the terrain, suggesting an odd reminiscence of prehistoric megaliths. I had heard that the megaliths at Stonehenge could be seen from a great distance and one would be overwhelmed as one approached closer. Their simple round-based pottery has sometimes given them the name ‘bowl cultures’, but they are better known for the construction of monumental tombs out of large boulders or megaliths. The potential significance of Nabta as a ceremonial site was further strengthened by the discovery of an arrangement of stone megaliths (large free standing stones) on the western edge of the Nabta basin. The dry summer led to exceptional definition of buried megaliths, so that orientations and dimensions could be seen. Synonyms memorial Origin Mid 19th century: back-formation from megalithic. Definition of megalith in US English: megalith nounˈmɛɡəˌlɪθˈmeɡəˌliTH Archaeology A large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g., a menhir) or part of one (e.g., a stone circle or chamber tomb) 〔考古〕史前巨石（构成史前遗迹，如巨石柱，或作为遗迹的部分，如巨石阵或石墓等） a smaller circle of some forty ancient megaliths Example sentencesExamples The potential significance of Nabta as a ceremonial site was further strengthened by the discovery of an arrangement of stone megaliths (large free standing stones) on the western edge of the Nabta basin. The terraced square of rough stone blocks follows the terrain, suggesting an odd reminiscence of prehistoric megaliths. Their simple round-based pottery has sometimes given them the name ‘bowl cultures’, but they are better known for the construction of monumental tombs out of large boulders or megaliths. I had heard that the megaliths at Stonehenge could be seen from a great distance and one would be overwhelmed as one approached closer. The dry summer led to exceptional definition of buried megaliths, so that orientations and dimensions could be seen. Synonyms memorial Origin Mid 19th century: back-formation from megalithic.
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