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Ancient

Definition:

Ancient refers to something that belongs to or dates back to a period of history that is long past, especially before the Middle Ages.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective
• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective - Having existed for a long time; very old.

Example Sentence:

The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand.

Sense 2:

Noun - In the context of history, a person who lived in ancient times.

Example Sentence:

The museum displays artifacts from ancient Egyptians.

Local Usage:

In local dialects, the term "anciant" may have variations in pronunciation or spelling, but the meaning remains the same.