antiquity
Pronunciation:
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti//ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/noun
Definitions
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
Example: Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity.
The people of ancient times.
Example: That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed. —Sir W. Raleigh.
An old gentleman.
Example: You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench. —B. Jonson.
(history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.