ancient
ˈeɪnʃənt
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Adjective

1.
historybelonging to a time long past
  • Ancient civilizations have left behind many mysteries.
antiquated archaic prehistoric
2.
antiquityrelating to the period before the Middle Ages
  • Ancient history is a fascinating subject to study.
antiquated archaic

Noun

1.
pastperson who lived in very early historical times
  • The ancients built remarkable structures.
ancestor forebear
2.
elderly personvery old person
  • The village respected its ancients for their wisdom.
elder patriarch senior
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Expressions with ancient

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very old or ancient
The ruins are ancient as the hills, dating back thousands of years.
periods in history that are very old
Ancient times are studied extensively in history classes..
something from the past considered no longer relevant
He dismissed the argument as ancient history..
related to the civilization of Ancient Rome
The ancient Roman architecture is still admired today.
historical structure or site preserved due to its cultural significance
The ancient monument attracts tourists from around the world..
traditional beliefs and philosophies from the past
He studied ancient wisdom to understand old philosophies.

Origin of ancient

Latin, antiquus (old)

Terms with ancient included in their meaning

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paleontology
mineralized remains of ancient life forms
history
person in ancient Rome fighting for entertainment
history
preserved body from ancient times
ancient tale
narrative from the past often told many times
ancient site
circular arrangement of stones
history
ancient Scandinavian vessel used for long voyages
history
related to ancient Greek or Roman culture
fossiladj.
paleontology
relating to remains of ancient life

Examples of ancient in a sentence

  • Historians studied the ancient texts for clues.
  • The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
  • Ancient ruins can be found throughout the region.
  • The ancients left behind many mysteries.
  • Legends of the ancients still captivate us.
  • The ancients in the community shared their stories.

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  1. French:ancien, anciens, ...
  2. German:antik, Antiker, ...
  3. Italian:antico, anziano, ...
  4. Spanish:antiguo, antiguos, ...
  5. Portuguese:antigo, ancião, ...
  6. Chinese:古代的, 古人, ...
  7. Japanese:古代の, 古代人, ...
  8. Arabic:قَدِيم, الأقْدَمون, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָתִיק, קַדְמוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:древний, человек древности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стародавній, давня людина, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राचीन, प्राचीन व्यक्ति, ...
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