[General] landmark (n)/ landmark (adj.)

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vil

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Dear teachers,

Would you tell me your opinion about the interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

The church on the hilltop was a well-known landmark

landmark (n) = the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape; reference poin

The agreement was a landmark in the history of both nations.

landmark (n) = an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; an event or accomplishment of great significance; turning-point

“A New Hope” is seen as the landmark film in the modern science-fiction genre, redefining everything we know about film and special effects.

landmark (adj.) = having great import or significance; turning;

Thanks for your efforts.

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Landmark is also used as a verb. "This historic church has been landmarked by the Preservation Commission."
 
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