Meaning of the word "ancient history" in English
What does "ancient history" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ancient history
US /ˈeɪn.ʃənt ˈhɪs.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈeɪn.ʃənt ˈhɪs.tər.i/
Noun
the history of the world from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire
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She is a professor of ancient history at the university.
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The museum has a vast collection of artifacts from ancient history.
Idiom
something that happened a long time ago and is no longer important or relevant
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Their argument from last year is ancient history now.
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We used to date, but that's ancient history.