relikt — meaning in English

English meaning

• relic noun An object that has survived from an earlier time, often valued for its age or history.
• relict noun Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.
• throwback noun Something or someone that recalls or resembles an earlier era or stage.

Senses

relikt is used for these senses in English:

• relic Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
• relict (formal) Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.
• throwback An organism that has characteristics of a more primitive form.

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 honoured for religious reasons.

relict — full definition

1. noun Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.
2. noun The surviving member of a married couple after one or the other has died; a widow or widower.
3. noun A species, organism, or ecosystem that has survived from a previous age: one that was once widespread but is now found only in a few areas.
4. noun A structure or other feature that has survived from a previous age.

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