Relic

/ˈrɛlɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.

The museum showcased a relic from the ancient Roman Empire.

A part of a deceased holy person, regarded as worthy of veneration.

The church displayed the relic of a saint, drawing many pilgrims.

Something that has survived from the past.

The old-fashioned typewriter is a relic of a bygone era.

An outdated custom or belief.

The practice of writing letters by hand is becoming a relic in the digital age.

From Latin 'reliquiae' meaning 'remains' or 'leftovers'.

relic of the past

An object or idea that is outdated but still exists.

living relic

A person or thing that is a reminder of a past era or event.

artifact

An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

antiquity

The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

An old-fashioned item or person.

That old car is such a relic from the 70s!

Something that has lost its relevance but is still around.

His arguments are just relics from another century.