Relikt

Relikt is a term used in several European languages as the equivalent of the English word relic. In everyday use it denotes an object from the past that has survived and carries significance, whether historical, cultural, archaeological, or religious. The form is also employed as a proper noun in various contexts, including media titles, brand names, and geographic designations.

In linguistic terms, Relikt is encountered in German and several Slavic languages such as Polish, Czech, and Slovak, where it functions as a cognate of relic. The word can describe artifacts unearthed by archaeologists, heirlooms with symbolic value, or remnants that provide evidence about a former era. In translations and localised texts, Relikt appears alongside the English relic to render the same concept.

In culture and media, Relikt has been used as a title or element in works of fiction, games, and music projects. As a proper noun, it may designate characters, organizations, artifacts within a story world, or a brand identity in product naming. Because of its broad meaning, the term often serves as a versatile motif for themes of memory, loss, and continuity.

See also Relic.