Definitions

1. noun

a period of time in the past, especially one that is ancient or classical, or something that is old and valued for its historical or cultural significance.

“The museum was famous for its collection of artifacts from ancient antiquity.”

2. noun

the state of being old or having been in existence for a long time.

“The building’s antiquity added to its charm and character.”

3. noun

a work of art or literature that is old or of a particular period.

“The novel was a masterpiece of 19th-century antiquity.”