archaeologist Synonyms & Antonyms
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Archaeologist as a Noun
the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
remains of the culture of a people : antiquities
the archaeology of the Incas
Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
Archaeologist in a Sentence
the archaeology of the Incas
Word Forms & Grammar
ar·chae·o·log·i·cal adjective
ar·chae·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb
ar·chae·ol·o·gist noun
archaeological
archaeologically
archaeologies
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archaeologists
archaeology
archeologies
archeology
archaeologist (plural archaeologists)
Words That Rhyme With Archaeologist
Origin of Archaeologist
Origin 1: French archéologie, from Late Latin archaeologia antiquarian lore, from Greek archaiologia, from archaio- + -logia -logy
Origin 2: From archaeolog(y) + -ist. By surface analysis, archaeo- + -logist.
First Known Use
1782
Archaeologist at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jē/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Meaning | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of… |
| Plural | archaeologists |
| First known use | 1782 |
How to Pronounce Archaeologist
Archaeologist is pronounced /ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jē/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (ä).