What is another word for miniver cheevy?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪnɪvə t͡ʃˈiːvi] (IPA) 
"Miniver Cheevy" is a term used to describe a person who idealizes the past and longs for a time when they were not even present. A few synonyms used for the term could include anachronistic, nostalgic, or sentimental. Anachronistic is used to describe something that belongs to a different era or doesn't fit with the current time period. Nostalgic refers to someone who feels nostalgic about a past time, while sentimental suggests an overly emotional attachment to the past. These synonyms are apt for describing individuals who cling to the past and feel a sense of displacement in the present.
