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Definition archaic in American English

archaic adjective

adjective
/ɑrˈkeɪɪk/
1

old and no longer used

Example

archaic language

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1.1

used about something that is very old-fashioned and needs to be changed

Example

archaic laws that forbid the sale of liquor on Sunday

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2

relating to ancient times

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Definition archaic in American English