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Noun — The peoples of the distant past, especially the writers, thinkers, and civilizations of classical antiquity.

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What does “ancients” mean?

The word “ancients” means the peoples of the distant past, especially the writers, thinkers, and civilizations of classical antiquity. In plain terms, a collective term for the people — especially the philosophers and civilizations — of ancient Greece and Rome.

How do you use “ancients” in a sentence?

Here is “ancients” used in a sentence: “Modern medicine owes a surprising debt to the ancients.”

What part of speech is “ancients”?

“Ancients” is a noun.

Is “ancients” a common word?

“Ancients” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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