Meaning & use
antiquity
The distant past, especially the era of ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome.
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Scholars study the myths of antiquity to understand how ancient societies viewed the world.
The statue's antiquity was confirmed by carbon dating the surrounding soil.
A note on using this word
Antiquity can mean either the historical period or the quality of being very old, depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
ancient times
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Words with an opposite meaning
modernity
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