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[anachronism]

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Used to identify a statement that is anchronistic (does not suit the time period in question), such as describing an ancient lawmaker as a "parliamentarian", or a modern record player as a "gramophone".

See also

  • {{Anachronism}} – banner version of template for when entire article or section has anachronism problems (e.g. a section improperly analyzing Classical Greek actors as "stars" and the theatre of that era as something akin to Broadway)

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Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Reasonreason

Explanation of why this is anachronistic

Example
There were no automobiles in the Eastern Roman Empire
Stringsuggested
Month and yeardate

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Auto value
{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}
Datesuggested