ancient residences
noun phraseUK /ˈeɪnʃənt ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/
US /ˈeɪnʃənt ˈrɛzɪdənsɪz/
Very old houses where people lived long ago.
The ancient residences in the village have thick stone walls and tiny windows.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Historic buildings preserved as examples of past ways of living.
Tourists walked through the ancient residences to see how families lived centuries ago.
3. The remains of old houses found at an archaeological site.
Archaeologists uncovered the foundations of ancient residences beneath the field.
4. Traditional family homes passed down through many generations.
The ancient residences along the lane still belong to the same families.