relic
Translation
artifact, remnant, antique
Examples
The museum has many ancient Roman relics.
The museum has many ancient Roman relics.
This old typewriter is a relic from the past.
This old typewriter is a relic from the past.
Grammar Patterns
((a relic of/from sth.)) an object surviving from an earlier time This old typewriter is a relic from the past.
Similar Words
Synonyms: artifact, remnant, antique
Etymology
From Latin 'reliquiae' meaning 'remains', which comes from 'relinquere' meaning 'to leave behind'.
Memory Tips
A relic is something that has been 'left' behind from a past time. Think of a religious relic or an old, outdated object.