antiquity

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/

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Noun

Singular antiquity

Plural antiquities

1. (uncountable) Antiquity is the ancient past, usually referring to the period before the Middle Ages (roughly 500 AD).
2. Great age; the state of being very old.
3. (countable) An antiquity is an object, building, or work of art from ancient times.