antiquities

an·tiq·ui·ty

 (ăn-tĭk′wĭ-tē)

n. pl. an·tiq·ui·ties

1. Ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages.

2. The people, especially the writers and artisans, of ancient times: inventions unknown to antiquity.

3. The quality of being old or ancient; considerable age: a carving of great antiquity.

4. often antiquities Something, such as an object or a relic, belonging to or dating from ancient times.

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antiquities

(ænˈtɪkwɪtɪz)

pl n

(Antiques) remains or relics, such as statues, buildings, or coins, that date from ancient times

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