Anachronism
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British pronunciation/ænˈækɹənˌɪzəm/
American pronunciation/əˈnækɹəˌnɪzəm/

Definition & Bedeutung von "anachronism"

Anachronism
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Anachronismus

*** a person, a custom or an idea that seems old-fashioned and does not belong to the present
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Anachronismus

an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction
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Anachronismus

a person who seems to be displaced in time; who belongs to another age
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Beispiel
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The inclusion of a steam engine in a painting of a medieval village was an artistic anachronism, as steam power did not exist during that period.
In the film set in ancient Rome, the appearance of a wristwatch on one of the characters was a glaring anachronism.
The anachronism of a medieval knight wielding a firearm in a historical reenactment drew criticism from historians and enthusiasts for its inaccuracies.
The use of modern language in a historical novel set in the 18th century was considered an anachronism by literary critics.
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