ˌage-ˈold BrE AmE adjective
having existed for a very long time
an age-old tradition/practice/custom etc British English :
age-old customs
the age-old problem of sexual discrimination
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THESAURUS
■ thing
▪ old :
an old car
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an old Chinese saying
▪ ancient very old – used about things that existed thousands of years ago, or things that look very old:
ancient civilisations
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an ancient Rolls Royce
▪ antique antique furniture, clocks, jewellery etc are old and often valuable:
an antique writing desk
▪ age-old used about traditions, problems, or situations that have existed for a very long time:
the age-old tradition of morris dancing
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the age-old prejudice against women in positions of power
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the age-old problem of nationalism
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age-old hatreds between religious groups