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Antiquity - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Age, Antique, Archaism, Artifact, Atavism, Duration

Antiquity means "ancient times", and may be used of any period before the Middle Ages. Most commonly it means the classical antiquity of Greece and Rome, but may also be used to refer to various periods of ancient history, like ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia or other early civilizations of the Near East. It is less commonly seen for civilizations of the Far East. The term may also be used of archaeological objects from ancient cultures.

Antiquity is also the name of a quarterly journal of archaeological research.

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Example Usage of Antiquity

poojalapasia: @MystiqueWanderr :) I prefer whiskey, Antiquity to be specific. :) And u?
deborahwrites: RT @tweetmeme Antiquity Oaks: Wondering how to start making better food choices? http://bit.ly/4w2QIQ
philip_daniel: @chucklasker The Jefferson Bible http://tr.im/FkVU He was an unorthodox Christian, but more "Christian" than the Gnostics of Antiquity.
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