ancient

US /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
UK /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
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1.

antico

belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence

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The pyramids are ancient structures.
Le piramidi sono strutture antiche.
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They studied ancient civilizations.
Hanno studiato le civiltà antiche.
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archaicprimevalprehistoric
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modernnewrecent
2.

vecchio, antico

having lived or existed for a very long time

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The ancient tree stood tall in the forest.
L'antico albero si ergeva alto nella foresta.
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He has an ancient car that still runs.
Ha un'auto vecchia che funziona ancora.
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agedelderlyold
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youngnewmodern