vetus

/ˈvɛtəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

old or ancient

“The museum exhibited a collection of vetus artifacts from the Roman Empire.”

2. noun

the past or a past time

“In the vetus days, people relied heavily on horse-drawn carriages for transportation.”

3. noun

a past or former state or condition

“The company was in a vetus state of financial instability before the investors intervened.”

Synonyms

  • ancient
  • antiquated
  • old

Antonyms

  • modern
  • new