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Definition ancient in American English

ancient adjective

adjective
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
1

very old

Example

an ancient city/book/tradition

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2

relating to people who lived thousands of years ago, and to their way of life

Example

the ancient Greeks/Britons/Egyptians

Example

recently discovered remains of an ancient civilization

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Definition ancient in American English