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Ancient

Description:

Ancient refers to anything that is very old or from a long time ago. It can denote something that existed in the earlier periods of history, such as civilizations, cultures, traditions, or artifacts.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The Pyramids of Giza are one of the most ancient structures in the world.
2. Our history class discussed various ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

Noun:

1. The archaeologists discovered many ancient relics at the excavation site.
2. The museum has an impressive collection of ancient art and sculptures.

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