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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the definition and significance of a Stupa.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
A Stupa (from Sanskrit, meaning 'heap' or 'mound') is a dome-shaped or mound-like structure that serves as a Buddhist shrine.
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Step 3: Final Answer:
A Stupa is a dome-shaped Buddhist monument, used as a place of meditation and to house the sacred relics of the Buddha or other holy persons.

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