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What is the suffix for ancient?

There isn't a single suffix that means "ancient" in English. However, there are several suffixes that can be used to create words related to ancient times or things:

* -arche (e.g., archaeology - the study of ancient cultures)

* -zoic (e.g., Paleozoic - a geological era in the ancient past)

* -prehistoric (e.g., prehistoric - relating to the time before recorded history)

* -antiqu (e.g., antique - an old or outdated object)

* -primordial (e.g., primordial - existing from the beginning of time)

It's important to note that these suffixes can have different meanings depending on the context. For example, "-zoic" specifically refers to geological eras, while "-arche" is more broadly related to ancient cultures.

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