ancient
//ˈeɪnʃənt//
Adjective
ancientCanonical form
more ancientComparative
most ancientSuperlative
1
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence
The ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome have had a lasting influence on Western culture.
2
having existed for a very long time; very old
This ancient tree has stood here for over a thousand years.
Noun
1
a person who lived in ancient times, especially in classical antiquity
The ancients believed that the earth was flat.
2
an old person (often humorous)
Don't listen to him—he's just an ancient who doesn't understand modern technology.