ancient
Translation
ancient, very old
Examples
We visited the ancient ruins in Greece.
We visited the ancient ruins in Greece.
This is an ancient tradition.
This is an ancient tradition.
He told an ancient joke that wasn't funny.
He told an ancient joke that wasn't funny.
Grammar Patterns
((ancient)) ((noun)) very old; from a long time ago They discovered an ancient city.
Similar Words
old, archaic, historical; Antonyms: modern, new
Etymology
From Old French 'ancien', from Vulgar Latin '*anteanus*', from Latin 'ante' meaning 'before'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'ancient' with 'ancestor'. Both relate to people or things from a long time ago.