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Altertum Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Altertum" is used as noun with the meaning of "antiquity", "ancient times" or "ancient history".
Essential properties of "Altertum"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Altertum
- Plural: die Altertümer
Meanings of "Altertum" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Ancient historical period, pre-Middle Ages"
- Definition: "Ancient historical era, especially before the Middle Ages."
- Translation(s): antiquity, ancient times
- Synonym(s): Antike, Frühzeit
- Antonym(s): Neuzeit, Moderne
- Related word(s): Geschichte, Archäologie
📝 Some usage examples:
- Im Altertum wurden viele beeindruckende Bauwerke errichtet.
- Das Altertum fasziniert Historiker bis heute.
- Viele Mythen stammen aus dem Altertum.
2.) "The study of ancient civilizations"
- Definition: "Study of ancient civilizations and their cultures."
- Translation(s): ancient history, classical studies, antiquarianism
- Synonym(s): Altertumswissenschaft
- Related word(s): Archäologie, Historik
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er studiert das Altertum an der Universität.
- Das Altertum bietet viele spannende Forschungsfelder.
- Im Altertum gibt es noch viel zu entdecken.