ancient history
The phrase "ancient history" can refer to both a significant historical period and a colloquial expression for something outdated.
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Definition
B2Historical Study
(academic, formal)The study of early civilizations from the beginning of recorded human history until the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Example
- Ancient history includes the study of societies such as Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
B2Colloquial
(informal, idiomatic)Events or information from the past that are no longer relevant or significant.
Example
- Don't worry about that argument; it's ancient history now.
Similar
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