Main Entry: an·tiq·ui·ty

Pronunciation: \an-ˈti-kwə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural an·tiq·ui·ties

Date: 13th century

1 : ancient times; especially : those before the Middle Ages
2 : the quality of being ancient
3 plural a : relics or monuments (as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times b : matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
4 : the people of ancient times