antiquity

[ænˈtɪkwəti]

antiquity Definition

• 1. the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages
• 2. the quality of being ancient or old-fashioned

Using antiquity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antiquity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The statue dates back to antiquity.

• Example

  The philosopher's ideas were influential in antiquity.

• Example

  The museum has a collection of artifacts from antiquity.

antiquity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for antiquity

• ancient times
• classical period
• olden days

Antonyms for antiquity

• modernity
• contemporary

Phrases with antiquity

• in antiquity

  in ancient times

  Example

  In antiquity, people believed that the earth was flat.

• antiquity of the soul

  the idea that the soul is eternal and existed before birth

  Example

  Plato believed in the antiquity of the soul.

• antiquity dealer

  a person who buys and sells antiques

  Example

  He made a living as an antiquity dealer.

Origins of antiquity

from Latin 'antiquitas', meaning 'ancient times'

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Summary: antiquity in Brief

'Antiquity' [ænˈtɪkwəti] refers to the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages. It can also denote the quality of being ancient or old-fashioned. Examples include 'The statue dates back to antiquity,' and 'The museum has a collection of artifacts from antiquity.' The phrase 'in antiquity' means 'in ancient times.'