noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the distant past, especially historical periods before the Middle Ages. Often used in academic or formal contexts, but also common in everyday language when discussing history.
The civilization of ancient Egypt is very fascinating.
Ancient artifacts are displayed in this museum.
The origins of this ritual date back to ancient times.
This technique has been passed down since ancient times.
ancient rice varieties; wild rice
reddish-purple; ancient purple