antiquity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪkwəti/

Definition

The distant past, especially the time of ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome.

Examples

• The ruins offered a glimpse into the antiquity of the region.

• Scholars debated the exact origins of the traditions dating back to antiquity.

• Many modern legal systems have roots in the antiquity of Roman law.

Synonyms of antiquity

Words with a similar meaning to antiquity:

• past
• antiquity
• antiquity
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Antonyms of antiquity

Words with the opposite meaning to antiquity:

• modernity
• futurity

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