antiquity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being old or ancient.

• noun

  Objects or art that are old and of historical or cultural interest.

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Pronunciation

1. /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antiquity
ancuity , piety , city

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Variants

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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 term 'antiquity' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The study of antiquities was once called 'archaeology' but the two terms have come to have distinct meanings.

3. Antiquity is often used interchangeably with the term 'ancient history'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Classical Civilization: Refers to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, which had a profound influence on Western culture.

2. Archaology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

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Culture

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Antiquity refers to the historical period before the Middle Ages. It is often associated with the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. In literature, antiquity is used to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.

How to Memorize "antiquity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize ancient ruins, such as the Colosseum or the Parthenon. Imagine the history and culture that surrounds these sites.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antiquity' with the idea of something being old and valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Antiquity is an old, intriguing city.' to remember the definition.

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