antiquity
Betekenis (Engels)
- (countable, uncountable) Ancient times; faraway history; former ages.
- (countable, uncountable) The people of ancient times.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) An old gentleman.
- (countable, uncountable) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
- (countable, uncountable) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.
Sinonieme
ancient times
former times
great age
old acquaintance
classical elegance
ancient time
former years
previous era
Korea University
remote times
ancient world
Vertalings
Frekwensie
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
Etimologie (Engels)
In summary
From Middle English antiquyte, antiquite, antiquytee, a borrowing from Old French antiquité, antiquitet, from Latin antiquitas, from antiquus. Equivalent to antique + -ity. See antique, antic. Compare with French antiquité.
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