Word Explorer
Antiquities
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.tiːz/
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
📖 Definitions of "Antiquities"
noun
- 1
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
"Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity."
- 2
The people of ancient times.
"That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed. —Sir W. Raleigh."
- 3
An old gentleman.
"You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench. —B. Jonson."
- 4
(history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
Translate “Antiquities” into Another Language
Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.