Definition of Relic
Relic
rel·ic
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an object or artifact that remains from an earlier time and usually has historical or sentimental value;
e.g. This is the only historical relic that was not stolen by the thief.
(noun)
a part of the body of a deceased saint or martyr, or one of their belongings, that is preserved and venerated/revered (may be used as "relics");
e.g. This tomb is said to contain the relics of the legendary saint.
(noun)
something that remains or survives after a process of disappearance, decay, or damage/disintegration;
e.g. This stone wall is a relic of the church that was destroyed in the fire.
(noun)
something (an object, belief, practice, or custom) that belongs to an earlier time and that is now outmoded;
e.g. His views on gender inequality are a relic of past decades and are now considered regressive.
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