Pronunciation: /əˈnæk.rəˌnɪzəm/
noun a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned
A1 The rotary phone in the museum was an anachronism to the children who had never seen one before.
A2 In the historical movie, the character using a smartphone was considered an anachronism by the critics.
B1 The use of horse-drawn carriages in the city was seen as an anachronism by the urban planners.
B2 The medieval castle in the modern city was an anachronism that attracted tourists from around the world.
C1 The politician's outdated views on gender equality were seen as an anachronism in today's society.
C2 The use of fax machines in the office was considered an anachronism by the tech-savvy employees.
formal The use of a rotary phone in today's digital age is considered an anachronism.
informal Having a VCR player in your living room is such an anachronism.
slang Dude, using a fax machine is totally an anachronism nowadays.
figurative His outdated beliefs are like an anachronism in modern society.
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