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relic

/ˈrɛlɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does relic mean?

noun

A thing, such as an object or a person, that remains from a particular period or event, especially one that is considered to be of historical or cultural interest. A person or thing that is left behind or forgotten.

Example

"The old church was a relic of a bygone era, its stone walls bearing witness to centuries of history."

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