antiquity
noun
an·tiq·ui·ty
an-ˈti-kwə-tē 
plural antiquities
1
: ancient times
especially
: those before the Middle Ages
a town that dates from antiquity
2
: the quality of being ancient
a castle of great antiquity
3
antiquities plural
a
: relics or monuments (such as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times
a museum of Greek antiquities
b
: matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
the study of Germanic antiquities
4
: the people of ancient times
records left by antiquity
Examples of antiquity in a Sentence
The town dates from antiquity.
A palace stood here in antiquity.
a museum of Roman antiquities
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Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Among the priority items on Nandy’s docket, according to a report recently published in the Guardian, is the repatriation of antiquities and works of cultural heritage that currently sit in British institutions, including the British Museum.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2024
The early 20th century did see a gold rush of archaeological discovery, so the European appetite for antiquity was at a peak during this time.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
The film is set at the Aztec Corp., a company that auctions off ancient antiquities and semi-distinct wild exotic animals.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 July 2024
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antiquity
noun
an·tiq·ui·ty
an-ˈtik-wət-ē
plural antiquities
1
: ancient times
especially
: those before the Middle Ages
2
: very great age
3
plural
: objects or monuments from ancient times
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