ancient

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈeɪnʃənt/
• SAMPA: /"eInS@nt/
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Adjective

Positive ancient

Comparative more ancient

Superlative most ancient

1. Very old, usually hundreds or thousands or millions of years old.

   He studied the ancient world.

Synonyms

• antique
• prehistoric

Antonyms

• modern
• recent

Noun

Singular ancient

Plural ancients

1. (heraldry) (old, no longer used) A small flag or ensign.

Synonyms

• banner
• ensign
• flag