ancien — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ancient adj Belonging to a very distant, long-past time, especially before the Middle Ages.
- antique noun An object, usually furniture or decorative item, valued for being old and often collectible.
- early adj Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
- elder noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
- elderly adjective Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
- erstwhile adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
- former adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
- old adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
- senior adj Higher in rank, age, or status.
Senses
ancien is used for these senses in English:
- ancient Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
- elder A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
- elderly old; having lived for relatively many years.
- former Previous.
- long-standing Having existed for a long time; of long standing.
- old Former, previous.
- senior Someone seen as deserving respect or reverence because of their age. [from 14th c.]
ancient — full definition
- adj Belonging to a very distant, long-past time, especially before the Middle Ages.
- adj Very old.
- noun A person who lived in the distant past, especially in classical Greece or Rome.
antique — full definition
- noun An object, usually furniture or decorative item, valued for being old and often collectible.
- adj Belonging to former times; old and often valuable because of its age.