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ancient /ˈeɪn tʃənt/ ?

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(n) a very old person
(n) a person who lived in ancient times
(adj) belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
(adj) very old

Alexandria Rising Vast fragmentary figures retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed reveal the richness of a nearly-forgotten city of the ancient world.
And lions and rhinos are extremely rare in ancient cave art.

"The ancient tradition of pilgrimage to the holy places also reminds us of the inseparable bond between the Church and the Jewish people," Benedict said at Mount Nebo, where the Bible says God showed the Promised Land to Moses.
on May 9, 2009 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: AFP
Prior to the ceremony, Zhang told Chinese media the event's central theme would centre around "the ancient and long history of the Chinese nation ...... (and) reflect the cultural aspects of Chinese society and showcase what modern China and its...
on Aug 8, 2008 By: Zhang Yimou Source: The Age
"Self defense is a basic right, recognized by many legal systems from ancient times to the present day," wrote Justice Samuel Alito.
on Jun 28, 2010 By: Samuel Alito Source: Wall Street Journal (blog)