rameseum

/reɪmiːzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a circular platform or raised area, typically of stone or brick, used as a base for a statue or monument, especially in ancient Egyptian architecture.

“The rameseum in Egypt was a grand platform that held the massive statue of Rameses II.”

Synonyms

  • pedestal
  • plinth

Antonyms

  • base
  • foundation