Anachronism - English meaning
əˈnæk.rə.nɪ.zəm
Anachronism – definitions in English dictionary
nounA thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
Usage examples:
The town is a throwback to medieval times, an anachronism that has survived the passing years
nounA person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown, discussed, etc.
Usage examples:
For some people, marriage is an anachronism from the days when women needed to be protected.
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Word origin
mid 17th century: from Greek anakhronismos, from ana- ‘backwards’ + khronos ‘time’.
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