ancients

noun

plural of ancient
as in elders
a person of advanced years ancients in the tribe are accorded great respect and valued for their wisdom

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Recent Examples of ancients The exhibit features several dozen dinosaur animatronics that fully loom and roar, and a virtual aquarium stocked with swimming ancients. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 21 May 2026
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  1. elders
  2. adults
Noun
  • The feeling of having this community of students and friends and mentors and elders, also the texture and the culture of HBCUs, and then the political consciousness of the show.
    — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • On one side there has been Paden, backed by a contingent of supporters that has included family, church elders, the former bank president and other prominent residents.
    — Glenn Rice, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of elders
Noun
  • The resort is adults-only and designed primarily for couples rather than groups, with bookings limited to two rooms with two guests per room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Recently, the Illinois Department of Public Health released its new immunization guidance for children and adults heading into the fall respiratory virus season and school year.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of adults

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