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Definition anachronism in British English

anachronism noun

[countable] noun
/əˈnækrəˌnɪz(ə)m/
1

something that is no longer suitable for or relevant to modern times

Example

She regards the marriage ceremony as a quaint anachronism.

Synonyms and related words
irrelevant inappropriate unimportant
Definition anachronism in British English