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ancient wisdom

British  

noun

  1. pre-Christian knowledge, philosophy, and beliefs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Our analysis bridges ancient wisdom and modern science," said Han bixian, the first author of the review published in the Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Today, we’re beginning to see widespread application of Indigenous knowledge to forest management, tapping into this ancient wisdom.

From Scientific American • Oct. 15, 2023

The fablelike novel’s middle sags beneath confusing story lines and clunky dialogue — word salad posing as ancient wisdom.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

It comes from real pain, war, exploitation — and seeks to apply ancient wisdom to the present age of technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2022

Some ancient wisdom entrusted only to her parents?

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee