ancient

A2Frequent NGSL-2

UK /ˈeɪnʃənt/US /ˈeɪnʃənt/

Meaning

adjective

belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past

“Archaeologists are excavating the ruined temples of this ancient civilization.”

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“classics corridor in retreat from career ladders, in search of ancient wisdom.”

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