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ancient in Malay

kuno

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

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nonstandard/ˈeɪŋk.ʃənt/

ancient in Malay: kuno, purba. In English, ancient means having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

Malay words for ancient

having lasted from a remote period
kuno, purba

English meaning of ancient

  1. adjective Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
  2. adjective Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.
  3. adjective Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.
  4. adjective Experienced; versed.

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Questions about ancient in Malay

What is the meaning of ancient in Malay?
Ancient in Malay is kuno, purba.
Apakah maksud ancient dalam bahasa Melayu?
Ancient: kuno, purba.
What does ancient mean in English?
Ancient means having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

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