Ancient(a.)
- Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.
Ancient(a.)
- Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
Ancient(a.)
- Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
Ancient(a.)
- Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable.