landmark (noun)

the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

"the church steeple provided a convenient landmark"

landmark, turning point, watershed (noun)

an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend

"the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"

landmark (noun)

a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land

landmark (noun)

an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken

landmark (Noun)

a recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation

landmark (Noun)

a notable building or place with historical, cultural, or geographical significance

landmark (Noun)

a major or important item, denoting a change of direction or marking a beginning or an end

landmark (Verb)

To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.

Landmark

A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances. In modern use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or features, that have become local or national symbols.