ancients Definition
- 1people who lived in ancient times, especially before the end of the Roman Empire
- 2the study or knowledge of ancient times and cultures
Using ancients: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ancients" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The ancients believed in many gods and goddesses.
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She is an expert in the history of the ancients.
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The museum has a collection of artifacts from the ancients.
ancients Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ancients
- antiquity
- archaeology
- classics
Phrases with ancients
the knowledge and insights gained from studying the ideas and practices of people who lived in ancient times
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Many philosophers have studied the wisdom of the ancients to gain insight into human nature.
the understanding of celestial objects and phenomena that was developed by people who lived in ancient times
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The ancients' knowledge of astronomy was impressive given the limited technology available at the time.
the ancients' art and architecture
the artistic and architectural styles and techniques used by people who lived in ancient times
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The ancients' art and architecture continue to inspire modern artists and architects.
Origins of ancients
from Old French 'ancien', meaning 'old'
Summary: ancients in Brief
'Ancients' [ˈeɪnʃənts] refers to people who lived in ancient times, especially before the end of the Roman Empire. It can also denote the study or knowledge of ancient times and cultures. Phrases like 'the wisdom of the ancients' and 'the ancients' knowledge of astronomy' use 'ancients' to denote the knowledge and insights gained from studying the ideas and practices of people who lived in ancient times. 'The ancients' art and architecture' refers to the artistic and architectural styles and techniques used by people who lived in ancient times.
