Meaning of ancient history | Babel Free
Definitions
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A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. uncountable
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That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more. idiomatic, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“Who cares if he said those things at the beginning of the year? That's ancient history now.”
“"I want to have a notion how we stand about the bankruptcy." / "Oh, that's ancient history," cried Jim.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.