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antiquity

The correct spelling is antiquity.

How to pronounce antiquity

/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
  2. 2.The people of ancient times.
  3. 3.An old gentleman.
  4. 4.(history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
  5. 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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