archaeology

[ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

study of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excavation paleontology

STRONG

paleology prehistory

WEAK

antiquarianism paleohistory

Example Sentences

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The findings take aim at one of archaeology's longest running debates and add weight to the idea that the stones were deliberately moved by human hands.

From Science Daily

For TV presenter and academic Prof Alice Roberts, archaeology in the UK's capital is rather reminiscent of a famous Italian dish.

From BBC

As Carter peeked through a crack in the tomb’s sealed door, his exchange with Carnarvon ranks as one of the most famous in all archaeology: “ ‘Can you see anything?’

From The Wall Street Journal

In an impact statement, read out in court, Brundle described how the "betrayal" had shaken her confidence in the authenticity of finds and had diverted time and resources from genuine archaeology.

From BBC

The findings were recently published within Antiquity, a peer-reviewed journal of world archaeology.

From BBC