ancient (/ˈeɪnʃənt/)

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🔊 /ˈeɪnʃənt/

Meaning

Meaning: very old

Belonging to the very distant past; extremely old.

Examples

🗣 The ancient ruins of the temple still stand proudly after thousands of years.

Etymology

From Old French ‘ancien’, from Latin ‘ante’ (before).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for history, civilizations, and very old objects.

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Tags: age, history

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