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related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone
- She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class.
- Myths and legends from ancient times continue to captivate the imagination of people around the world.
- The artifacts displayed in the museum date back to ancient times.
- Legends spoke of an ancient kingdom, whose glory had faded into myth over time.
- The museum housed artifacts from ancient Egypt, including pottery and jewelry.
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having existed for an extended period of time
- He visited an ancient castle, marveling at its medieval architecture.
- The scientist discovered ancient fossils of dinosaurs in the remote desert.
- They explored ancient ruins in the jungle, imagining the lives of past inhabitants.
- The ancient oak tree in the center of the village has witnessed countless generations come and go.
- These ancient mountains have withstood the test of time, their peaks rising majestically into the sky.
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extremely old or old fashioned
- My phone is so ancient, it doesn't even have a camera.
- That television is ancient; it still has a dial to change channels!
- This jacket is ancient, I’ve had it since high school.
- My laptop is ancient, it takes 15 minutes just to start up.