an·tiq·ui·ty 
/ænˈtɪkwəti/ noun
plural an·tiq·ui·ties /ænˈtɪkwəti/ noun 1 [noncount] : ancient times
▪ Greek/Roman antiquity ▪ The town dates from antiquity. ▪ late antiquity ▪ A palace stood here in antiquity. 2 [noncount] : very great age
▪ a castle of great antiquity [=a very old castle] 3 antiquities [plural] : objects from ancient times
▪ a museum of Roman antiquities
▪ Greek/Roman antiquity ▪ The town dates from antiquity. ▪ late antiquity ▪ A palace stood here in antiquity.
▪ a castle of great antiquity [=a very old castle]
▪ a museum of Roman antiquities
