Meaning & Definition of word "Relic"

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    Relic

    /ˈrɛlɪk/

    noun:

    • 1. An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.
      • Example: The museum showcased a relic from the ancient Roman Empire.
    • 2. A part of a deceased holy person, regarded as worthy of veneration.
      • Example: The church displayed the relic of a saint, drawing many pilgrims.
    • 3. Something that has survived from the past.
      • Example: The old-fashioned typewriter is a relic of a bygone era.
    • 4. An outdated custom or belief.
      • Example: 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    An object or idea that is outdated but still exists.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

    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.

    Slang Meanings of relic

    Meaning: An old-fashioned item or person.

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

    Meaning: Something that has lost its relevance but is still around.

    Example Sentence: His arguments are just relics from another century.