Meaning of the word antiquity in English

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antiquity

US /ænˈtɪk.wə.t̬i/
UK /ænˈtɪk.wə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages

Example:
The museum houses artifacts from antiquity.
Many philosophical ideas originated in antiquity.
2.

the quality of being ancient

Example:
The antiquity of the ruins was evident.
The document's antiquity was confirmed by carbon dating.
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