Ancient: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
ancient
[ หeษชnสษnt ]
history
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Very old or aged.
Synonyms
antique, historic, old, prehistoric
Examples of usage
- The ancient ruins of Rome attract millions of tourists every year.
- The ancient civilization of Egypt left behind many mysteries.
- The ancient manuscripts were carefully preserved in the library.
- The ancient traditions of the tribe were passed down through generations.
- The ancient artifacts unearthed by archaeologists shed light on the past.
Translations
Translations of the word "ancient" in other languages:
๐ต๐น antigo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช alt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuno
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐะฒะฝัะน
๐ต๐ฑ staroลผytny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคไปฃใฎ (kodai no)
๐ซ๐ท ancien
๐ช๐ธ antiguo
๐น๐ท antik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋์ (godae-ui)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ starovฤkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ starovekรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅคไปฃ็ (gวdร i de)
๐ธ๐ฎ starodaven
๐ฎ๐ธ forn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะถะตะปะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแซแแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษdim
๐ฒ๐ฝ antiguo
Etymology
The word 'ancient' originated from the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning 'former' or 'aged'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things or people from a distant past. The concept of ancient civilizations has fascinated historians, archaeologists, and scholars for centuries, leading to discoveries of lost cities, artifacts, and traditions. The term 'ancient' evokes a sense of mystery, wisdom, and timelessness, reflecting the enduring appeal of exploring the past.
See also: ancientness.