n.
Pronunciation: an- ' ti-kw ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -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