antiquity

//ænˈtɪkwɪti//
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Visual representation of antiquity

Noun

antiquitySingular
antiquitiesPlural
1

The ancient past, especially the period of classical Greek and Roman civilization.

The ruins date back to antiquity.

2

Great age or the quality of being ancient.

The antiquity of the castle impressed all the visitors.

3

An object, building, or work of art from the ancient past.

The museum has a remarkable collection of antiquities from ancient Greece.