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Anachronism

noun / uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um / Medium
Meaning

Something that is out of place in its time period, belonging to a different era than the one it appears in.

Origin / Etymology

Latin ana (against) + Greek chronos (time)

Synonyms
Relic Archaism
Antonyms
Contemporary Modern
Example Sentence
"The colonial-era sedition law is an anachronism in a constitutional democracy that guarantees freedom of speech under Article 19."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 Polity answers when critiquing outdated laws that conflict with constitutional values, or in Essay papers when discussing legal reform and the gap between colonial-era statutes and modern democratic principles.

Relevant Subjects
History Culture Polity
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