1. very old; having existed for a very long time
2. belonging to times long past, especially before the fall of the Roman Empire
Usage: historical

1. a person who lived in ancient times
Usage: often plural

Examples

• The ancient oak tree had stood in the forest for over 500 years.
• Archaeologists discovered ancient pottery fragments at the dig site.
• Ancient Greece is famous for its philosophy and democracy.
• The ancient Romans built impressive roads and aqueducts.
• My grandmother’s ancient recipe has been passed down for generations.
• The ancients believed that the Earth was flat.
• This ancient tradition is still practiced today.