antiquity
an-TIHK-wih-tee
Antiquity (noun) means Ancient times, especially the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Example: “The philosopher Plato lived in classical antiquity.”
noun
1
Ancient times, especially the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
"The philosopher Plato lived in classical antiquity."
"Many modern legal ideas can be traced back to antiquity."
2
An object or relic surviving from ancient times.
"The museum's collection of antiquities includes coins and statues thousands of years old."
How to use antiquity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe distant past, especially the ancient world, or an object from that era.
Common pairings
classical antiquity
relic of antiquity
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- Plural
- antiquities
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Etymology
From Latin antiquitas, built on antiquus ("ancient"), the same root as antique.
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What does “antiquity” mean?
The word “antiquity” means ancient times, especially the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In plain terms, the distant past, especially the ancient world, or an object from that era.
How do you pronounce “antiquity”?
“Antiquity” is pronounced an-TIHK-wih-tee (/ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “antiquity” in a sentence?
Here is “antiquity” used in a sentence: “The philosopher Plato lived in classical antiquity.”
What part of speech is “antiquity”?
“Antiquity” is a noun.
Where does the word “antiquity” come from?
The word “antiquity” comes from Latin. From Latin antiquitas, built on antiquus ("ancient"), the same root as antique.
Is “antiquity” a common word?
“Antiquity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “antiquity” have?
“Antiquity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: ancient times, especially the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
