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archaeology
[ ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee ]
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.
archaeology
/ ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ /
noun
- the study of man's past by scientific analysis of the material remains of his cultures See also prehistory protohistory
archaeology
/ ä′kŧ-ŏ′ə-ŧ /
- The scientific study of past human life and culture by the examination of physical remains, such as graves, tools, and pottery.
archaeology
- 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.
Derived Forms
- ˌˈDz, adverb
- archaeological, adjective
- ˌˈDZDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- c·DZo· noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of archaeology1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of archaeology1
Example Sentences
Howard Williams, professor of archaeology at the University of Chester, also writes the Archaeodeath blog, examining attitudes to excavated human remains.
In the archaeology labs at Durham University there's a real buzz about the unveiling of the Melsonby Hoard.
Local archaeology enthusiast George Bird had suggested "for some time" the stone might be part of a larger monument, and his interest prompted the investigation.
Their jobs were in archaeology, preservation, research and emergency medical response.
Eight years and hundreds of digs at wildfire sites have taught the DeGeorgeys something about this peculiar type of archaeology.
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