antiquity

simple noun22 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
classical antiquities7.0

Objects from ancient Greek and Roman times.

Egyptian antiquities7.0

Objects from ancient Egypt.

priceless antiquities6.0

Ancient objects that are extremely valuable.

looted antiquities5.5

Ancient objects that have been stolen, typically during a war or conflict.

stolen antiquities5.5

Ancient objects that have been taken illegally.

classical antiquity8.0

Refers to the period of cultural history centered on ancient Greece and Rome.

Greek antiquity7.8

Refers to the period of history in and around ancient Greece.

Roman antiquity7.8

Refers to the period of history in and around ancient Rome.

late antiquity7.0

Refers to the period from the 3rd to the 8th centuries AD, marking the transition from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages.

remote antiquity5.0

Refers to the very distant past, often pre-dating recorded history.

considerable antiquity5.0

Refers to a very great and impressive age.

great antiquity5.0

Refers to a very great and impressive age.

from antiquity8.2

Indicates the starting point in ancient times.

in antiquity8.2

Indicates something happening or existing during the period of ancient times.

collect antiquities6.8

To gather ancient objects as a hobby or investment.

date back to antiquity7.2

To have existed since ancient times.

go back to antiquity7.2

To have existed since ancient times.

survive from antiquity6.5

To have continued to exist from ancient times until now.

be lost in antiquity6.0

Used when the origin of something is unknown because it was too long ago.

antiquities dealer7.0

A person who buys and sells ancient objects.