belonging to times long ago
old, often very old
Cases of word usage
1) ancient times (antiquity)
2) the study of ancient things, especially the buried remains of prehistoric times (archaeology)
3) a series of underground galleries for the burial of the dead (as in ancient Rome) (catacombs)
4) a horse-drawn vehicle with two wheels, used in ancient times in fighting and racing (chariot)
5) in, of, the best (especially ancient Greek and Roman) art and literature (classical)
6) (in ancient Rome) a public place for meeting (forum)
7) (in ancient Rome) the ruler of gods and men; the largest planet of the solar system (jupiter)
8) an evergreen shrub with smooth, shiny leaves (used by ancient Romans and Greeks as an emblem of victory, success and distinction) (laurel)
9) of, concerning, ancient Rome (roman)