Translate text 
Translate files 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An outdated custom or belief.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.
Etymology
From Latin 'reliquiae' meaning 'remains' or 'leftovers'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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An object or idea that is outdated but still exists.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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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.