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archaic

[ahr-key-ik] / ɑrˈkeɪ ɪk /


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Earl Spencer talks about how little he cares for "archaic" titles for the aristocracy or royals.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

In the days since Parton’s death, commenters have flocked to the “Travelin’ Thru” music video, a compilation of pixels rendered in 240p, uploaded to an archaic version of YouTube some 19 years ago.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

When the second-largest U.S. bank discloses its quarterly financial results, analysts have to decipher the lexicon of CEO Brian Moynihan, riddled with obscure, archaic words fit for novelists or judges of bygone centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The researchers concluded that these sections came from two separate archaic lineages that interbred with other groups at different times.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

Neanderthals and archaic Homo sapiens probably also had a hard time talking behind each other’s backs—a much maligned ability which is in fact essential for cooperation in large numbers.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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