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Ancient
AY-nchuhnt
/ˈeɪntʃʌnt/Listen
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ancient
Dictionary meaning
Belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Examples
- An ancient mariner.
- Ancient history.
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