CEFR C2

anachronism

noun

Meaning

Something or someone placed in a time period where it does not belong.

Examples

The presence of a smartphone in a period drama set in the 1920s was a glaring anachronism.
Some critics argue that the modern slang used by the characters makes the historical novel feel like an anachronism.

Synonyms: outdated, archaic, obsolete, misplaced

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anachronism (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈnækrənɪzəm/

Definition

Something or someone placed in a time period where it does not belong.

Examples

The presence of a smartphone in a period drama set in the 1920s was a glaring anachronism.
Some critics argue that the modern slang used by the characters makes the historical novel feel like an anachronism.
His belief that the earth is flat is an anachronism in the age of space exploration.

Synonyms of anachronism

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