ancient
🇺🇸
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
adjective
A2
from a time long ago, in history
The ancient ruins are a reminder of a past civilization.
A2
very old, not new
He jokes that he's ancient, even though he's not that old.
R
referring to people from times long ago
The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
translation
from a time long ago, in history; very old, not new; referring to people from times long ago