Meaning & Definition of word "Ancient"

Ancient

/ˈeɪnʃənt/

1. Belonging to the very remote past and no longer in existence.
- Example: The ancient ruins of the castle attract many tourists each year.
2. Very old; having existed for a long time.
- Example: The ancient traditions of the tribe are still practiced today.
3. Of or relating to the period before the Middle Ages.
- Example: Many ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, have left their mark on history.
4. Having been in existence for a long time.
- Example: The ancient library contained texts that were thousands of years old.
5. Old-fashioned or outdated.
- Example: His ancient car broke down on the way to the city.

Middle English: from Latin 'ancient-, antiquus', 'old, ancient'.

ancient history:

Events or conditions from a long time ago; not relevant anymore.

ancient wisdom:

Knowledge or insights that are very old but still considered valuable.

ancient mariner:

A very old sailor; often referenced in literature.

antiquity:

The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

archaeology:

The study of human history through excavation and analysis of artifacts.

historical:

Of or concerning history; informative about the past.

Meaning: Something very old or outdated.

Example Sentence: That phone is so ancient, you should upgrade!

Meaning: Referring to someone acting old-fashioned.

Example Sentence: Stop being so ancient, let's go out and have some fun!