antiquity
Translation
antiquity, ancient times
Examples
Rome is a city of great antiquity.
Rome is a city of great antiquity.
The museum displays many Greek antiquities.
The museum displays many Greek antiquities.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the ancient past This tradition dates from antiquity.
((countable, plural)) objects from ancient times The museum has a collection of Roman antiquities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ancient times, oldness; Antonyms: modernity, newness
Etymology
From Latin 'antiquitas' (age, antiquity), the noun form of 'antiquus' (old).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'antique'. It refers to the quality of being ancient or the ancient past itself.