Used to identify a statement that is anachronistic (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".
{{Anachronism inline|date=May2026|reason=It describes a modern record player as a "gramophone".}} produces [anachronism]
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Use this inline template to tag a statement that is anachronistic (does not suit the time period in question).
Template parameters
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter
Description
Type
Status
Month and year
date
Month and year of tagging; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13'
Example
January 2013
Auto value
{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}
Date
suggested
Reason
reason
Explanation of why the statement is anachronistic
Example
There were no automobiles in the Eastern Roman Empire.
String
suggested
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)
