time capsule

noun

Meaning

A sealed container, buried at some location, that contains records of contemporary life - to be rediscovered in the distant future.
Something reflecting an historical setting by its nature, existing out of time due to isolation or some specific external influence.

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Related words

geocache(English)cache(English)vault(English)space capsule(English)time tunnel(English)repository(English)crypt(English)time machine(English)

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