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relic

 

[ หˆrษ›lษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical artifact

A relic is an object or a piece of history that has survived from the past, often with cultural or historical significance. Relics can range from ancient artifacts to personal belongings of famous individuals. They are often preserved and displayed in museums or religious institutions.

Synonyms

antiquity, artifact, heirloom

Examples of usage

  • The museum houses a collection of ancient relics from the Roman Empire.
  • She treasured the relic, a necklace passed down through generations in her family.
Context #2 | Noun

remnant or remains

A relic can also refer to a remaining part or trace of something that has been lost, destroyed, or disappeared. It can be a surviving fragment or memory of a bygone era or event.

Synonyms

remnant, trace, vestige

Examples of usage

  • The ruins of the old castle are the only relics left of the once majestic structure.
  • The ghost town is a relic of the gold rush era.

Translations

Translations of the word "relic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relรญquia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‡เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Relikt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ relik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะปั–ะบะฒั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ relikwia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บ็‰ฉ (ใ„ใถใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท relique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reliquia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relikvie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ relikvia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—็‰ฉ (yรญwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ relikvija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minjar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reliquia

Etymology

The word 'relic' originated from the Latin word 'reliquiae', meaning 'remains' or 'something left behind'. In ancient times, relics were often associated with religious significance, such as the bones or personal belongings of saints. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of historical artifacts and remnants. Today, relics continue to fascinate archaeologists, historians, and enthusiasts alike as tangible connections to the past.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,801, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.