Synonyms for

Monolith

Verb / ˈmɑ:nʌˌlɪθ / Another word for monolith — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large and impersonal political, corporate, or social structure regarded as indivisible and slow to change

Synonyms & similar words

giant colossus edifice monument obelisk pillar statue sculpture henge dolmen cromlech menhir megalith rock stone boulder chunk mass

Example sentences

  1. The monolith in the park is a popular tourist attraction.
  2. The monolith of the company's bureaucracy makes it difficult for employees to get things done.
  3. The ancient monoliths were used for religious ceremonies.
  4. The monolith of the city's infrastructure is in need of improvement.
  5. The monolith of the music industry can be hard for new artists to break into.

Quotes

  • 'I am the monolith, and I'm sinking slowly in the quicksand of my thoughts.' - Peter Steele
  • 'The monolith thing was totally accidental. It was a joke.' - Arthur C. Clarke
  • 'I'm not a monolith. I'm not a single entity.' - Angela Davis

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