ancient history

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈeɪnʃənt ˈhɪstəri

Definition

The period of human existence from the beginning of recorded events up to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD.

Examples

• Students in the archaeology department spent the entire semester studying the trade routes of ancient history.

• The professor argued that we cannot fully understand modern democracy without first examining the foundations laid during ancient history.

• Many of the artifacts recovered from the site provide significant insights into the daily lives of people living during ancient history.

Synonyms of ancient history

Words with a similar meaning to ancient history:

• the past
• antiquity
• classical times
• the distant past

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