Relikt — meaning in English

English meaning

• relic noun An object that has survived from an earlier time, often valued for its age or history.
• remnant noun A small remaining piece or amount of something bigger that once existed.
• survival noun The act or fact of staying alive, especially through danger or difficulty.

Senses

Relikt is used for these senses in English:

• relic Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
• remnant The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
• survival (anthropology) A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.

relic — full definition

1. noun An object that has survived from an earlier time, often valued for its age or history.
2. noun A part of the body of a saint, or another sacred object kept and honored for religious reasons.

remnant — full definition

1. noun A small remaining piece or amount of something bigger that once existed.
2. noun A leftover piece of fabric sold cheaply at the end of a roll.

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