ancient

noun1 of 2

very old; having lived a very long time ago

• “This is an ancient washing machine, but it still works.”Tatoeba
• “The historian is investigating the ruins of this ancient city.”Tatoeba

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adjective2 of 2

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.