antiquity

UK
/ænˈtɪkwɪti/
US
/ænˈtɪkwɪti/

Translations

antiquitynoun
antiquities
pl
UK
/ænˈtɪkwɪti/
US
/ænˈtɪkwɪti/
Antiquitépériode historique de l’Antiquité
The ruins of the city are a testament to its grandeur in antiquity.
Les ruines de la ville témoignent de sa grandeur dans l’Antiquité.
anciennetéau sens de grande ancienneté
The antiquity of the tree was evident from its massive trunk and sprawling branches.
L’ancienneté de l’arbre était évidente à son tronc massif et à ses branches étalées.
Additional translations
antiquitéobjet ancien; emploi surtout au pluriel pour les objets d’art ou les objets archéologiques
Synonyms
classical times
old age
the past
ancient times

Definitions

antiquitynoun
The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
The ruins of the city are a testament to its grandeur in antiquity.
An object, building, or work of art from the ancient past.
The museum's collection includes several antiquities from ancient Greece.
Great age.
The antiquity of the tree was evident from its massive trunk and sprawling branches.