Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

time-immemorial

adjective
/taɪm ɪˈmɛm.ə.ri.əl/
Definition
A term referring to a time in the past that is so long ago that it is beyond memory or record.
Examples
  • Customs practiced since time immemorial are still observed in this village.
  • The spring festival has been celebrated since time immemorial.
  • Stories from time immemorial teach us about the early inhabitants of this land.
Meaning
The phrase ‘time immemorial’ signifies an indefinite time in the past, often used to denote an era before history was recorded.
Synonyms
  • ancient
  • age-old
  • everlasting
  • eternal