antiquity

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

Example Sentences

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

The ruins are remnants of a civilization from antiquity.

Synonyms

Ancient Times, Classical Era, Oldness, ancient times, classical era, past, olden days

Entry 1

Ancient Times, Classical Era, Oldness

Entry 2

ancient times, classical era, past, olden days

Antonyms

Modernity, Present, Contemporary, modernity, present

Entry 1

Modernity, Present, Contemporary

Entry 2

modernity, present

Collocations

from antiquity, in antiquity, antiquity period