archaeologist

[ahr-kee-ol-uh-jist]

archaeologist Definition

a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Using archaeologist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archaeologist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The archaeologist discovered a rare artifact at the site.

  • Example

    She is an archaeologist who specializes in ancient Egyptian history.

  • Example

    The team of archaeologists spent months excavating the ruins of the ancient city.

archaeologist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for archaeologist

Phrases with archaeologist

  • an archaeologist who focuses on the study of cultural practices and beliefs of past societies

    Example

    The cultural archaeologist analyzed the pottery and other artifacts to learn more about the daily life of the ancient civilization.

  • an archaeologist who applies their knowledge and skills to legal investigations, such as locating and recovering buried evidence

    Example

    The forensic archaeologist was called in to help with the investigation of a missing person case.

  • an archaeologist who studies the remains of sunken ships and other underwater artifacts

    Example

    The marine archaeologist explored the shipwreck to learn more about the history of maritime trade in the region.

Origins of archaeologist

from Greek 'arkhaios', meaning 'ancient' + 'logos', meaning 'study'

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Summary: archaeologist in Brief

An 'archaeologist' [ahr-kee-ol-uh-jist] is a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. They specialize in various fields, such as cultural archaeology, forensic archaeology, and marine archaeology. Examples of their work include discovering rare artifacts, analyzing pottery and other artifacts to learn more about past societies, and exploring sunken ships and other underwater artifacts.

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