antiquity
Meaning
- (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.
Synonyms
ancient times
former times
great age
old acquaintance
classical elegance
ancient time
former years
previous era
Korea University
remote times
ancient world
Translations
antigüedad
antiquité
antiguidade
antichità
Altertum
antiguitat
oudheid
αρχαιότηταFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
Etymology
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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