relic
re
ˈrɛ
re
lic
lɪk
lik
British pronunciation
/ɹˈɛlɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "relic"in English

Relic
01

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

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The museum displayed a relic from the Bronze Age, drawing historians from all over the country.
02

something that is no longer useful or valuable in the modern society

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The old-fashioned rotary phone in the attic was a relic from a bygone era, no longer useful in the age of smartphones.
03

a person with old-fashioned ideas or habits that can no longer relate to or keep up with modern times

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The elderly professor was often regarded as a relic in the university, with his traditional teaching methods and conservative viewpoints.
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