Ancient
Definition
Belonging to Antiquity, relating to the distant times of human history (especially to the period of the Greek and Roman civilizations); originating from ancient eras or bearing the stamp of great antiquity. In a cultural and aesthetic sense, the term describes vestiges, monuments, artworks, or literary traditions preserved over centuries, representing the classical foundation of modern civilization.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ancient
- Antique
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Learned loanword from Latin 'antiquus' and French 'antique', fully assimilated into the scientific lexicon. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ˈtik] |
| Source | Glossary of Historical Eras and Classical Studies Nomenclature |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Arheologii au descoperit ruinele unui templu antic dedicat zeiței Athena.
EN: Archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
RO: Profesorul ne-a prezentat un manuscris antic scris pe papirus de un filosof necunoscut.
EN: The professor presented us with an ancient manuscript written on papyrus by an unknown philosopher.
RO: Orașul de pe coastă păstrează un farmec antic datorită zidurilor sale de piatră perfect conservate.
EN: The coastal city preserves an ancient charm thanks to its perfectly preserved stone walls.
Idioms & Phrases
Teatru antic / Ancient theater
RO: Edificiu circular în aer liber specific elenismului, utilizat pentru punerea în scenă a tragediilor și comediilor clasice.
EN: An open-air circular edifice specific to Hellenism, utilized for staging classical tragedies and comedies.
Grecia antică / Ancient Greece
RO: Perioadă din istoria bazinului mediteranean marcată de apogeul democrației ateniene, al filosofiei și al artelor vizuale.
EN: A period in the history of the Mediterranean basin marked by the zenith of Athenian democracy, philosophy, and visual arts.
Obiect antic de colecție / Antique collector's item
RO: Artefact sau piesă de mobilier de mare valoare istorică și comercială, realizată într-o epocă trecută.
EN: An artifact or piece of furniture of great historical and commercial value, crafted in a bygone era.
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