ancient

Pronunciation

• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/
• SAMPA: /"eInS@nt/

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Adjective

Positive ancient

Comparative more ancient

Superlative most ancient

1. Very old, usually hundreds or thousands or millions of years old.
   • Synonyms: antique, prehistoric and archaic
   • Antonyms: modern and recent

   He studied the ancient world.

Noun

Singular ancient

Plural ancients

1. (heraldry) (old, no longer used) A small flag or ensign.
   • Synonyms: banner, ensign and flag