ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
・UK /'eɪnʃənt/
A2
adj.AdjectiveVery old; having lived a very long time ago
Some ancient coins were discovered in the remains of the shipwreck
adj.AdjectiveRelating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
We studied ancient history in school.
adj.AdjectiveHaving been in existence for a very long time; traditional.
They still follow many ancient traditions in the village.
n.NounA person who lived in ancient times.
The ancients believed in many gods.
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Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
- And who are you to tread on spiritual ground?" This is, is an ancient malady called the dark night of the soul.
And who are you to tread on spiritual ground?" This is, is an ancient malady called the dark night of the soul.
- This is an ancient malady called the dark
night of the soul.
This is an ancient malady called the dark night of the soul.
Knight
- Linguistically, the association of horse ownership with social status extends back at least as far as ancient Greece, where many aristocratic names incorporated the Greek word for horse, like Hippocras and Xenagyp.
Linguistically, the association of horse ownership with social status extends back at least as far as ancient Greece, where many aristocratic names incorporated the Greek word for horse, like Hippocras and Xenagyp.
- status extends back at least as far as ancient Greece, where many aristocratic names incorporated
status extends back at least as far as ancient Greece, where many aristocratic names incorporated
The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
- In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there's an ancient line that is both real, and not real.
In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there's an ancient line that is both real, and not real.
- In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there's an ancient line that is both real and not real.
In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there's an ancient line that is both real and not real.
The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious
- The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads, going back thousands of years.
The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads, going back thousands of years.
- The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads
The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads
7 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown
- In ancient Roman times,
In ancient Roman times,
- Scholars theorize it could have originated during ancient times with a plant,
Scholars theorize it could have originated during ancient times with a plant,
BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
- The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.
The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.
- The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.
The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.
Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20
- In the Andaman, the Hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
In the Andaman, the Hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
- In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?
- It wasn't until the late 19th century that department store pioneer John Wanamaker implemented the use of price tags, a nail in the coffin for the ancient tradition of haggling.
It wasn't until the late 19th century that department store pioneer John Wanamaker implemented the use of price tags, a nail in the coffin for the ancient tradition of haggling.
- for the ancient tradition of haggling.
for the ancient tradition of haggling.
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- In the Andaman, the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
In the Andaman, the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
- In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.
How the “lost cities” of the Amazon were finally found
- Now, archaeologists think they finally know the answer to an ancient mystery: where are the lost cities of the Amazon?
Now, archaeologists think they finally know the answer to an ancient mystery: where are the lost cities of the Amazon?
- Many fine, massive walls built by the ancient inhabitants centuries before the Spaniards came still stand.
Many fine, massive walls built by the ancient inhabitants centuries before the Spaniards came still stand.