ancient community
nounUK /ˈeɪnʃənt kəˈmjuːnəti/
US /ˈeɪnʃənt kəˈmjunəti/
A group of people who lived together a very, very long time ago.
The ancient community built their homes near the river so they could get water.
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2. A group of living things that have existed together for a very long time.
Scientists studied the ancient community of plants on the island.
3. A neighborhood or group of people with a long shared history.
The ancient community still celebrates its old festival every year.
4. A very old group of people who share the same rules and customs.
The ancient community passed its stories from parents to children.