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Definition & Meaning of "antiquity"in English

Antiquity
01

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Antiquity refers to the period in history before the Middle Ages, encompassing the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. 
02

an object or artifact from an ancient period, often of historical or cultural value 

Examples
The museum displayed ancient antiquities, including Greek pottery. 
03

the quality of being extremely old 

Examples
The building's antiquity added to its charm. 
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