antiquities
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.tiːz/ · noun
Meaning
- Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
- The people of ancient times.
- An old gentleman.
- (history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
- (often constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
- The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.
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