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ancient creation

[ˈeɪnʃənt kriˈeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: ancient creations
criação antiga
1. Something that was created or made in ancient times; an artifact, work, or product from a distant historical period
The ancient creation of the pyramids still amazes modern engineers.
A criação antiga das pirâmides ainda impressiona os engenheiros modernos.
2. In religious or philosophical contexts, refers to something brought into existence during ancient epochs
Many theologians study the ancient creation accounts in religious texts.
Muitos teólogos estudam os relatos de criação antiga em textos religiosos.
Synonyms
ancient artifactancient workantiquityrelic of antiquityancient masterpiece
Antonyms
modern creationcontemporary workrecent creation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criação antiga
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
criação antiga
Standard usage, sometimes 'obra antiga' in academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ancient creations of humankind
wonders of ancient creation
relics of ancient creation
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