"ancient" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The influence, besides, of the ancient institutions was much more universal.
- The Prefect body form an important and ancient institution within the School.
- But there is a "huge leap" from this to the ancient institution of marriage, he says.
- He spoke about gradually building up the ancient institution, which would take several generations.
- It was an ancient institution whose roots are unclear.
- Protected by their ancient institution, priests could afford to be cynical, to play both ends against the middle.
- It is the most ancient state-supported institution of higher education and research in the world.
- And he gives only passing mention to that ancient human institution, warfare.
- Like other countries, Japan is trying to adjust an ancient institution to the demands of modern society, but the efforts have occasionally been clumsy.
- In 1926 the ancient institution of communal autonomy was abolished.
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