memorial tablet
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Definition
Noun: A flat, typically rectangular piece of material, often made of brass, that is inscribed and displayed as a memorial to a person or event.
Usage
A "memorial tablet" is a physical object installed on a wall, in a church, or at a significant site to commemorate someone who has died or to mark an important historical event. It serves as a permanent, public record of remembrance.
Examples
- The church wall bears a memorial tablet honoring the soldiers from the village who died in the war.
- A brass memorial tablet was placed in the library to commemorate the founder's generous donation.
- Visitors paused to read the inscription on the weathered memorial tablet.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Commemoration: Memorial tablets are often used in institutional settings (schools, universities, government buildings) to mark significant contributions or events in the organization's history.
- The university installed a memorial tablet in the main hall to mark the centenary of its founding.
Variants and Related Words
- Plaque: A more general term for a flat, decorative or commemorative plate affixed to a surface. A memorial tablet is a specific type of commemorative plaque.
- Cenotaph: A monument, often larger and freestanding, erected in honor of a person or group whose remains are elsewhere.
- Monument: A broader term for any structure, statue, or building erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Synonyms
- Commemorative plaque
- Memorial plaque
- Inscribed tablet
Related Phrases
- To unveil a memorial tablet: To formally reveal and dedicate a new memorial tablet in a ceremony.
- The mayor will unveil the memorial tablet at a ceremony next week.
Noun
- a memorial made of brass