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relic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛlɪk/ · UK /ˈrelɪk/

Forms: relics

relic means: An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.

noun

OLD KEEPSAKEC1

An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.

  • This watch is a family relic.
  • She kept the ticket as a relic of childhood.
  • He still uses that old relic of a camera.

How to use it: a relic of something (The old toy is a relic of my childhood.)

Similar words: keepsake, memento

Common phrases: a treasured relic, relic of childhood, an old relic

SACRED OBJECTC1

A saint's body part or an old religious object that people keep and deeply respect.

  • The church holds a sacred relic.
  • Pilgrims came to see the saint’s relics.
  • The relic was placed in a silver box.

Similar words: halidom

Common phrases: holy relic, sacred relic, relic of someone

Questions about relic

What does relic mean?

An old object kept because it brings back memories, even if it is no longer useful.

What is relic in other languages?

Türkçe: hatıra · Español: recuerdo · Français: souvenir · Deutsch: Andenken · Italiano: ricordo · 日本語: 形見

How do you pronounce relic?

In American English /ˈrɛlɪk/; in British English /ˈrelɪk/.

How do you use relic in a sentence?

This watch is a family relic. She kept the ticket as a relic of childhood.

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