ancient

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person who is very old.

2 Definition

A person who lived in ancient times.

3 Definition

One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery.

4 Definition

A senior; an elder; a predecessor.

5 Definition

A flag, banner, standard or ensign.

6 Definition

The bearer of a flag; ensign

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

Example Sentences
  • an ancient city  an ancient forest
2 Definition

Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.

Example Sentences
  • an ancient author  an ancient empire
3 Definition

(history) Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.

4 Definition

Experienced; versed.

5 Definition

Former; sometime.