archaeology

or ar·che·ol·o·gy

[ ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, especially those that have been excavated.

Rare. ancient history; the study of antiquity.

Origin of archaeology

First recorded in 1600–10, archaeology is from the Greek word archaiología the discussion of antiquities. See archaeo-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM archaeology

ar·chae·ol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby archaeology

archaeobotany, Archaeocyathid, archaeol., archaeological, archaeologist, archaeology, archaeomagnetism, archaeomagnetism dating, archaeometry, archaeon , archaeopteryx

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Example sentences from the Web for archaeology

The first time I ever heard about archaeology was in the fifth grade when we learned about Richard Leakey.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ruth Shady isn't my anything; she is her own, completely original force in archaeology.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Archaeology is about paying attention to things that have been or could be indetectable or invisible to others.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But it seems to be as if archaeology is, in some sense, about honoring the losers' story, too, right?
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Among these challengers is Olga Palagia, professor of archaeology at the University of Athens.
Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger|James Romm|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Archaeology is certainly a peaceful profession," Rick said admiringly.
The Golden Skull|John Blaine
Much might reasonably be expected from the sciences of archaeology and anthropology.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7|Various
The geography and topography of ancient lands, anthropology and ethnology, archaeology and epigraphy contribute to its material.
College Teaching|Paul Klapper
This attitude of suspense is not without precedent in archaeology.
The Clyde Mystery|Andrew Lang
Archaeology is to social nature what comparative anatomy is to organized nature.
The Alkahest|Honore de Balzac

British Dictionary definitions for archaeology

archaeology

archeology

/ (ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of man's past by scientific analysis of the material remains of his culturesSee also prehistory, protohistory

Derived forms of archaeology

archaeological or archeological (ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivearchaeologically or archeologically, adverbarchaeologist or archeologist, noun

Word Origin for archaeology

C17: from Late Latin archaeologia, from Greek arkhaiologia study of what is ancient, from arkhaios ancient (from arkhē beginning)

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

Cultural definitions for archaeology

archaeology

[ (ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee) ]

The recovery and study of material objects, such as graves, buildings, tools, artworks, and human remains, to investigate the structure and behavior of past cultures. Archaeologists rely on physical remains as clues to the emergence and development of human societies and civilizations. Anthropologists, by contrast, to interact with living people to study their cultures.

Scientific definitions for archaeology

archaeology

archeology

(är′kē-ŏl′ə-jē)

The scientific study of past human life and culture by the examination of physical remains, such as graves, tools, and pottery.

单词	archaeology
释义	archaeology or ar·che·ol·o·gy [ ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee ] / ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR archaeology ON THESAURUS.COM noun the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, especially those that have been excavated. Rare. ancient history; the study of antiquity. Origin of archaeology First recorded in 1600–10, archaeology is from the Greek word archaiología the discussion of antiquities. See archaeo-, -logy OTHER WORDS FROM archaeology ar·chae·ol·o·gist, noun Words nearby archaeology archaeobotany, Archaeocyathid, archaeol., archaeological, archaeologist, archaeology, archaeomagnetism, archaeomagnetism dating, archaeometry, archaeon , archaeopteryx Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for archaeology The first time I ever heard about archaeology was in the fifth grade when we learned about Richard Leakey. The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark\|Alex Belth\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Ruth Shady isn't my anything; she is her own, completely original force in archaeology. The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark\|Alex Belth\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Archaeology is about paying attention to things that have been or could be indetectable or invisible to others. The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark\|Alex Belth\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But it seems to be as if archaeology is, in some sense, about honoring the losers' story, too, right? The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark\|Alex Belth\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Among these challengers is Olga Palagia, professor of archaeology at the University of Athens. Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger\|James Romm\|October 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST "Archaeology is certainly a peaceful profession," Rick said admiringly. The Golden Skull\|John Blaine Much might reasonably be expected from the sciences of archaeology and anthropology. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7\|Various The geography and topography of ancient lands, anthropology and ethnology, archaeology and epigraphy contribute to its material. College Teaching\|Paul Klapper This attitude of suspense is not without precedent in archaeology. The Clyde Mystery\|Andrew Lang Archaeology is to social nature what comparative anatomy is to organized nature. The Alkahest\|Honore de Balzac British Dictionary definitions for archaeology archaeology archeology / (ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ) / noun the study of man's past by scientific analysis of the material remains of his culturesSee also prehistory, protohistory Derived forms of archaeology archaeological or archeological (ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivearchaeologically or archeologically, adverbarchaeologist or archeologist, noun Word Origin for archaeology C17: from Late Latin archaeologia, from Greek arkhaiologia study of what is ancient, from arkhaios ancient (from arkhē beginning) 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 Words related to archaeology excavation, paleontology, paleology, prehistory, antiquarianism Cultural definitions for archaeology archaeology [ (ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee) ] The recovery and study of material objects, such as graves, buildings, tools, artworks, and human remains, to investigate the structure and behavior of past cultures. Archaeologists rely on physical remains as clues to the emergence and development of human societies and civilizations. Anthropologists, by contrast, to interact with living people to study their cultures. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for archaeology archaeology archeology (är′kē-ŏl′ə-jē) The scientific study of past human life and culture by the examination of physical remains, such as graves, tools, and pottery. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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archaeology

or ar·che·ol·o·gy

noun

Origin of archaeology

OTHER WORDS FROM archaeology

Words nearby archaeology

Example sentences from the Web for archaeology

British Dictionary definitions for archaeology

archeology

noun

Derived forms of archaeology

Word Origin for archaeology

Words related to archaeology

Cultural definitions for archaeology

Scientific definitions for archaeology