Antiquity: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiquity
[ ænˈtɪkwəti ]
in history
The ancient past, especially the period of history before the Middle Ages.
Synonyms
ancient times, bygone era, olden days
Examples of usage
- The statue dates back to antiquity.
- Scholars study the art of antiquity to learn more about ancient civilizations.
archeology
The quality of being ancient; ancientness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The archaeologists were fascinated by the antiquity of the artifacts.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiquity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiguidade
🇮🇳 प्राचीनता
🇩🇪 Antike
🇮🇩 zaman kuno
🇺🇦 античність
🇵🇱 antyk
🇯🇵 古代
🇫🇷 antiquité
🇪🇸 antigüedad
🇹🇷 antik çağ
🇰🇷 고대
🇸🇦 العصور القديمة
🇨🇿 antika
🇸🇰 antika
🇨🇳 古代
🇸🇮 starina
🇮🇸 forntími
🇰🇿 ежелгі заман
🇬🇪 ანტიკურობა
🇦🇿 qədimlik
🇲🇽 antigüedad
Word origin
The word 'antiquity' comes from the Latin word 'antiquitas', which means 'ancient times' or 'ancient quality'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the ancient past or the quality of being ancient. The concept of antiquity has been a subject of fascination for historians, archaeologists, and scholars, as it provides insights into the origins and development of human civilization.
See also: antiquated, antiques, antiquities.