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ANCIENT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Ancient.

How to pronounce ancient:

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Ancient - as a noun

A very old person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antediluvian

A person who lived in ancient times

Ancient - as an adjective satellite

Belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the western roman empire

Example: "Ancient history"

Very old

Example: "An ancient mariner"

Ancient - as an adjective

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

Example: "An ancient city  an ancient forest"

Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.

Example: "An ancient author  an ancient empire"

(history) relating to antiquity as a primarily european historical period; the time before the middle ages.

Experienced; versed.

Former; sometime.

Example Sentences

"The Mayan civilization is known for its ancient ruins."
"I visited an ancient castle while traveling through Europe."
"The ancient Egyptians built incredible pyramids."
"Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site in Greece."
"The ancient Greeks developed democracy."
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Word Game Points

Is ANCIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ancient is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANCIENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ANCIENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ancient is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANCIENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ANCIENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ancient is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANCIENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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