1. antiquity
noun. ['ænˈtɪkwəti'] the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe.
Synonyms
- historic period
- history
Antonyms
- old
- youngness
- majority
Etymology
- antiquytee (Middle English (1100-1500))
- antiquité (French)
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How do you pronounce antiquity?
Pronounce antiquity as ænˈtɪkwəti.
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Example sentences of the word antiquity
1. Noun, singular or mass
World History class covers a general history of the world from antiquity on.
Quotes containing the word antiquity
1. Astrology is assured of recognition from psychology, without further restrictions, because astrology represents the summation of all the psychological knowledge of antiquity.
- C.G. Jung
2. Nobody understands the nature of the Church, or the ringing note of the creed descending from antiquity, who does not realize that the whole world once very nearly died of broadmindedness and the brotherhood of all religions.
- G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man
2. antiquity
noun. ['ænˈtɪkwəti'] an artifact surviving from the past.
Synonyms
- artefact
- stela
- Roman building
- artifact
- stele
- relic
Antonyms
- fashionable
- new
- custom-made
- young
Etymology
- antiquytee (Middle English (1100-1500))
- antiquité (French)
3. antiquity
noun. ['ænˈtɪkwəti'] extreme oldness.
Synonyms
- oldness
Antonyms
- immature
- oldness
Etymology
- antiquytee (Middle English (1100-1500))
- antiquité (French)