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antiquity

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Số nhiều: antiquities

This term evokes a sense of grandeur and distance, often associating the subject with a lost golden age or a foundation of civilization. It carries a scholarly, dignified weight that distinguishes it from simple oldness, suggesting a historical significance that transcends time. When used to describe a specific object, it implies a level of prestige or rarity. It is frequently employed in academic, archaeological, or curated contexts where the focus is on the preservation of human heritage rather than mere age.

Uncountable when referring to the ancient era of history. Countable when referring to specific ancient objects, such as Greek vases or Roman coins.

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The period of history before the Middle Ages, typically referring to ancient Greece and Rome.

"The museum houses a vast collection of classical antiquity."

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"The antiquity of the manuscript makes it incredibly fragile."

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