archaeology — the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- My archaeology professor claims he can date any artifact just by licking it – we call him the 'taste of time' expert!
- Modern archaeology uses advanced technologies like satellite imaging and 3D modeling to map excavation sites.
- The archaeology team discovered a perfectly preserved Roman villa complete with ancient graffiti saying 'Marcus was here 79 AD'.
archaeology
NOUN[/ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/]
the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
Archaeology students brush dust off a buried ancient vase at the desert dig site.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'archaiologia', combining 'archaios' (ancient) and 'logia' (study of). The word entered English in the 17th century to describe the systematic study of ancient civilizations through material remains.
Breakdown
archae- (ancient, from Greek 'archaios') + -ology (study of, from Greek 'logia') = archaeology
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My archaeology professor claims he can date any artifact just by licking it – we call him the 'taste of time' expert!”
“Modern archaeology uses advanced technologies like satellite imaging and 3D modeling to map excavation sites.”
“The archaeology team discovered a perfectly preserved Roman villa complete with ancient graffiti saying 'Marcus was here 79 AD'.”
“Archaeology provides crucial evidence for understanding how ancient civilizations lived and interacted.”
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