CEFR B1

ancients

noun

Meaning

People who lived in very old times, especially before the Middle Ages.

Examples

The ruins of the Roman amphitheater are a testament to the ingenuity of the ancients.
Scholars study the writings of the ancients to understand their philosophies and beliefs.

Synonyms: forebears, predecessors, ancestors, old ones

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ancients (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪnʃənts/

Definition

People who lived in very old times, especially before the Middle Ages.

Examples

The ruins of the Roman amphitheater are a testament to the ingenuity of the ancients.
Scholars study the writings of the ancients to understand their philosophies and beliefs.
Many modern legal systems have roots in the laws established by the ancients.

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