Definitions for ancient

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ancient an·cient

Spelling: [eyn-shuh nt]

IPA: /ˈeɪn ʃənt/

Ancient is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 153 anagrams from letters in ancient (aceinnt).

Definitions for ancient

noun

1. a person who lived in ancient times.
2. one of the classical writers of antiquity.
3. a very old or aged person, especially if venerable or patriarchal.
4. ancients. the civilized peoples, nations, or cultures of antiquity, as the Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, and Egyptians (usually preceded by the). the writers, artists, and philosophers of ancient times, especially those of Greece and Rome.
5. the bearer of a flag.
6. a flag, banner, or standard; ensign.

adjective

1. of or in time long past, especially before the end of the Western Roman Empire a.d. 476:
2. dating from a remote period; of great age:
3. very old; aged:
4. being old in wisdom and experience; venerable.
5. old-fashioned or antique.

Origin of ancient

1300-50; Middle English auncien Anglo-French; Old French ancien Vulgar Latin *antiānus, equivalent to Latin ante(ā) before (see ante-) + -ānus -an<

Examples for ancient

Smiles, or lack thereof, did not bring down the ancient Regime, of course.

All the systems of writing of the ancient people of Asia had one thing in common.

ancient Romans exchanged gifts of figs and honey and would make sure to work part of the day as a good omen for the coming year.

But Babylon was made into one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

So, for that matter, was Gladiator, the previous foray into ancient legend by director Ridley Scott.

The ancient priest who drew it must have placed it there for a definite purpose.

The ancient Egyptian festival of Wepet Renpet (“opening of the year”) was not just a time of rebirth—it was dedicated to drinking.

Historical justifications for most modern celebrations can be found in the ancient world.

Giles was their “ancient” and had charge of the banner, nor could it be doubted that he had flourished.

Not contentment, but a lamentation and an ancient tale of wrong!