ancient synonyms

ancient

modif.

  1. Very old

    antique, antiquated, aged; see old 1, 2, 3, old-fashioned.

  2. Belonging to the early history of the world

    classical, Biblical, early; see classical 2, old 3. Ancient cultures of the Western world include: Roman, Greek, Sumerian, Akkadian, Hittite, Israelite, Egyptian, Hebrew, Chinese, Chaldean, Etruscan, Carthaginian, Babylonian, Phoenician, Mesopotamian, Assyrian, Persian. See syn. study atold.

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