The term 'Ancient Macedonian' generally refers to the people and civilization that occupied the region of Macedonia during 8th-6th century BC. However, there are different synonyms that can be used to describe Ancient Macedonians. Some of the popular synonyms include 'Classical Macedonian', 'Hellenic Macedonian', and 'Antique Macedonian'. Each of these terms describes different aspects of the Ancient Macedonian civilization. For example, 'Classical Macedonian' emphasizes the artistic and cultural achievements of the Macedonian people during the Classical Period. 'Hellenic Macedonian', on the other hand, signifies the strong influence of the Greek civilization on the Ancient Macedonian culture. Lastly, 'Antique Macedonian' simply refers to the historical period of Ancient Macedonian civilization.