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The correct spelling is antiquity.
How to pronounce antiquity
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
nounIPA: /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
Say it like: Ant-ikw-itee
The correct spelling is antiquity. Ancient times; faraway history; former ages For example: "Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity."
Usage Examples
“Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity.”
“That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed. —Sir W. Raleigh.”
“You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench. —B. Jonson.”
Definition
noun
- 1.Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
- 2.The people of ancient times.
- 3.An old gentleman.
- 4.(history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
- 5.(often constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
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