Antiquity
noun
The very old past.
The sculpture dates back to antiquity.
Often appears as...
- age of antiquity
- artifact of antiquity
noun
A very old or ancient object.
We discovered several antiquities in the old mansion.
Often appears as...
- discover an antiquity
- preserve an antiquity
noun
The quality of being ancient or very old.
The dignified antiquity of this monument is awe-inspiring.
Often appears as...
- antiquity of the monument
- antiquity of the tradition
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Formal
noun
The very old past.
The sculpture dates back to antiquity.
Often appears as...
- age of antiquity
- artifact of antiquity
noun
A very old or ancient object.
We discovered several antiquities in the old mansion.
Often appears as...
- discover an antiquity
- preserve an antiquity
noun
The quality of being ancient or very old.
The dignified antiquity of this monument is awe-inspiring.
Often appears as...
- antiquity of the monument
- antiquity of the tradition
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Time Frame
Use 'antiquity' to refer to times like Ancient Greece or Rome, not just any old past.
Philosophers from antiquity shape modern thought.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Current History
'Antiquity' is used for periods well before the Middle Ages, not recent history.
Aqueducts are marvellous feats from antiquity.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Refers to ancient cultural and intellectual achievements or practices.
Democracy has its roots in antiquity.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Time Frame
Use 'antiquity' to refer to times like Ancient Greece or Rome, not just any old past.
Philosophers from antiquity shape modern thought.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Current History
'Antiquity' is used for periods well before the Middle Ages, not recent history.
Aqueducts are marvellous feats from antiquity.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Refers to ancient cultural and intellectual achievements or practices.
Democracy has its roots in antiquity.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Time Frame
Use 'antiquity' to refer to times like Ancient Greece or Rome, not just any old past.
Philosophers from antiquity shape modern thought.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Current History
'Antiquity' is used for periods well before the Middle Ages, not recent history.
Aqueducts are marvellous feats from antiquity.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Refers to ancient cultural and intellectual achievements or practices.
Democracy has its roots in antiquity.
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Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
region so it's clear that there is a connection here that is we know there's some kind of connection but the character of that connection is really somewhat unclear history only takes us so far they say well of course there was trade up and down this valley but what do we know about the antiquity of this trade how well does it connect anything that we would want to talk about in
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Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
longing and this is really what's emblematic of this incredible place it feels like it has this great expansive spiritual nough stew it it feels like it has this great depth of antiquity to it and when you travel in this place you can't help but feel the great impermanence of it and you can't help
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The Messiah Before...
jeselsohn stone named for respected antiquities collector david jeselsohn has recently surfaced I don't have anything like it of such a long prophetic biblical inscription from that time on stone the jeselsohn stone threatens to destroy the claim that christ's crucifixion and resurrection
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Feats of memory anyone...
antiquity and then later in the Middle Ages and I learned a whole bunch of really interesting stuff one of the really interesting things that I learned is that once upon a time this idea of having a trained disciplined cultivated memory was not nearly so alien as it
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The Danger of Undercover...
they might just sell me like an antiquity other warlords will be a keeper one so in Parliament I thought of course he said to me a bit real jack has to go and do this to go and meet these dealers but I felt I had no choice
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Treasure Wars: Overview...
preservation of the world's greatest achievements of art and antiquities who owns the past we all do basically it has a lot and perhaps totally to do with what is in the eye of the beholder these are today's treasure wars
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Saki Mafundikwa:...
Africans of antiquity created civilization, and their monuments, which still stand today, are a true testimony of their greatness. Most probably, one of humanity's greatest achievements is the invention of the alphabet,
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Hunting for dinosaurs...
on clay tablets, the Earth's volumes remained inscrutable to humans. We were geologically illiterate, unaware of the antiquity of our own planet and ignorant of our connection to deep time.
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Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
thought were no more than antiquity waiting male beefcake to the sky before and after to the drawing I
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Protecting Ancient...
Nadia's help the museum agreed to let me inspect the seized antiquities
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Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
region so it's clear that there is a connection here that is we know there's some kind of connection but the character of that connection is really somewhat unclear history only takes us so far they say well of course there was trade up and down this valley but what do we know about the antiquity of this trade how well does it connect anything that we would want to talk about in
Video examples
Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
longing and this is really what's emblematic of this incredible place it feels like it has this great expansive spiritual nough stew it it feels like it has this great depth of antiquity to it and when you travel in this place you can't help but feel the great impermanence of it and you can't help
Video examples
The Messiah Before...
jeselsohn stone named for respected antiquities collector david jeselsohn has recently surfaced I don't have anything like it of such a long prophetic biblical inscription from that time on stone the jeselsohn stone threatens to destroy the claim that christ's crucifixion and resurrection
Video examples
Feats of memory anyone...
antiquity and then later in the Middle Ages and I learned a whole bunch of really interesting stuff one of the really interesting things that I learned is that once upon a time this idea of having a trained disciplined cultivated memory was not nearly so alien as it
Video examples
The Danger of Undercover...
they might just sell me like an antiquity other warlords will be a keeper one so in Parliament I thought of course he said to me a bit real jack has to go and do this to go and meet these dealers but I felt I had no choice
Video examples
Treasure Wars: Overview...
preservation of the world's greatest achievements of art and antiquities who owns the past we all do basically it has a lot and perhaps totally to do with what is in the eye of the beholder these are today's treasure wars
Video examples
Saki Mafundikwa:...
Africans of antiquity created civilization, and their monuments, which still stand today, are a true testimony of their greatness. Most probably, one of humanity's greatest achievements is the invention of the alphabet,
Video examples
Hunting for dinosaurs...
on clay tablets, the Earth's volumes remained inscrutable to humans. We were geologically illiterate, unaware of the antiquity of our own planet and ignorant of our connection to deep time.
Video examples
Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
thought were no more than antiquity waiting male beefcake to the sky before and after to the drawing I
Video examples
Protecting Ancient...
Nadia's help the museum agreed to let me inspect the seized antiquities
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Ian Hamilton Finlay
Scottish Poet
I have often said that just as the French revolution, for instance, understood itself through antiquity, I think our time can be understood through the French revolution. It is quite a natural process to use other times to understand your own time.
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Christopher Jackson
American Actor
One of the beautiful parts about Hamilton is it takes these figures that we've always revered as figures of antiquity and there's real blood flowing through their veins. There's real conflict. There's real life.
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Martin Chemnitz
German Theologian
Therefore we examine with considerable diligence the consensus of the true, learned, and purer antiquity, and we love and praise the testimonies of the fathers which agree with the Scripture.
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Bayard Taylor
American Journalist
Although Damascus is considered the oldest city in the world, the date of its foundation going beyond tradition, there are very few relics of antiquity in or near it.
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Mary Beard
Classics isn't about the ancient world. It's partly about the ancient world, but it's about our conversation. It's how we try to talk to antiquity.
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John Milton
English Poet
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
A great value of antiquity lies in the fact that its writings are the only ones that modern men still read with exactness.
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Francois Rabelais
French Clergyman
How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise?
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Pierre Bayle
French Philosopher
The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not assurance of its truth.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Rameswaram has, since antiquity, been an important pilgrimage destination.
Quote examples
Ian Hamilton Finlay
Scottish Poet
I have often said that just as the French revolution, for instance, understood itself through antiquity, I think our time can be understood through the French revolution. It is quite a natural process to use other times to understand your own time.
Quote examples
Christopher Jackson
American Actor
One of the beautiful parts about Hamilton is it takes these figures that we've always revered as figures of antiquity and there's real blood flowing through their veins. There's real conflict. There's real life.
Quote examples
Martin Chemnitz
German Theologian
Therefore we examine with considerable diligence the consensus of the true, learned, and purer antiquity, and we love and praise the testimonies of the fathers which agree with the Scripture.
Quote examples
Bayard Taylor
American Journalist
Although Damascus is considered the oldest city in the world, the date of its foundation going beyond tradition, there are very few relics of antiquity in or near it.
Quote examples
Mary Beard
Classics isn't about the ancient world. It's partly about the ancient world, but it's about our conversation. It's how we try to talk to antiquity.
Quote examples
John Milton
English Poet
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
A great value of antiquity lies in the fact that its writings are the only ones that modern men still read with exactness.
Quote examples
Francois Rabelais
French Clergyman
How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise?
Quote examples
Pierre Bayle
French Philosopher
The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not assurance of its truth.
Quote examples
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Rameswaram has, since antiquity, been an important pilgrimage destination.
Example 1 of 10
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