ancientry

/ˈeɪnʃəntri/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being ancient; oldness.
    • Scholars debated the ancientry of the manuscript.
    • The ancientry of the castle walls was evident in their worn stones.
    • The village prides itself on the ancientry of its customs.
  2. Ancient people or things collectively.
    • He studied the ancientry of the Mediterranean cultures.
    • The festival honored the ancientry who first settled the land.
    • The ancientry of the region left behind many fascinating artifacts.
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