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anachronism

Noun B1 – Intermediate

Something or someone that seems to belong to a different time period than the one it's actually in.

"Using a typewriter in a modern office feels like an anachronism."

Often used to point out a historical mistake in films or books where something appears before it was actually invented.

Synonyms

throwback