Word: antiquity
Phonetic:
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/Listen:
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages Example: Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity.
The people of ancient times. Example: That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed. —Sir W. Raleigh.
An old gentleman. Example: You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench. —B. Jonson.
(history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
(often constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.
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