antiquities

Meanings

• noun

  Objects that are considered of historical, cultural, or artistic value and that are often very old.

  - "The museum displayed various ancient antiquities."
  - "The collector had a vast collection of Roman antiquities."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antiquities
antiques , miquelettes , piquettes

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Variants

List of all variants of antiquities that leads to same result
antiquites , antiquities , antiquity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning old or ancient.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'antiquities' comes from the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning old or ancient.

2. The term 'antiquarian' refers to someone who collects or studies antiquities.

3. The British Museum in London is home to one of the largest collections of antiquities in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Archaeology: The scientific study of artifacts and other physical remains to understand past human activity.

2. Museum: A building or place where objects of historical, artistic, or cultural significance are preserved and exhibited.

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Culture

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Antiquities hold significant cultural and historical value as they provide insight into past civilizations and their ways of life. They have been the subject of literature, art, and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "antiquities"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dusty old museum filled with ancient artifacts and relics.
   - Visualize a large collection of old coins, pottery, and sculptures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antiquities' with the idea of history and ancient civilizations.
   - Think of the word as representing objects that are old and valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A-N-T-I-Q-U-I-T-I-E-S to remember the meaning: Ancient, Notable, Treasured, Important, Quaint, Unique, Interesting, Educational, Significant.

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