Meaning of the word relict in English
What does relict mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
relict
US /ˈrɛlɪkt/
UK /ˈrɛlɪkt/
Noun
a survivor or remnant of an otherwise extinct group of organisms
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The coelacanth is considered a living relict, a fish thought to be extinct for millions of years.
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The small community was a cultural relict of an ancient civilization.
Adjective
remaining as a survivor or remnant
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The relict population of plants survived in a secluded valley.
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Geologists studied the relict features of the ancient landscape.