Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪkwəti/
noun the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages
A1 In antiquity, people used to communicate through letters.
A2 The ruins of ancient civilizations are a reminder of antiquity.
B1 Studying the art of antiquity can provide insights into past cultures.
B2 The museum houses a collection of artifacts from antiquity.
C1 Scholars debate the significance of certain texts from antiquity.
C2 The philosopher's writings on antiquity have influenced modern thought.
adjective belonging to or dating from ancient times
A1 The museum displayed many ancient artifacts from antiquity.
A2 The village had a charming antiquity that attracted tourists.
B1 The historian specialized in studying the antiquity of Greek civilization.
B2 The professor's lecture on the antiquity of Rome was fascinating.
C1 The researcher's work delved deep into the antiquity of Mesopotamian culture.
C2 The archaeologist's findings shed new light on the antiquity of human settlement in the region.
formal The study of antiquity provides insights into ancient civilizations.
informal I love visiting museums to learn about antiquity.
slang That old building has been around since antiquity.
figurative Her knowledge of history is so vast, it's like she's been around since antiquity.
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