Definition of antiquity

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pl. an·tiq·ui·ties

Ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages.
The people, especially the writers and artisans, of ancient times: inventions unknown to antiquity.
The quality of being old or ancient; considerable age: a carving of great antiquity.
Something, such as an object or a relic, belonging to or dating from ancient times. Often used in the plural.

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