archaeologist
or ar·che·ol·o·gist
a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.
Origin of archaeologist
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How to use archaeologist in a sentence
The archaeologist Sarah Nelson is in her eighties, and she would go dig in China this minute if she could get grant money.
It depends on the archaeologist and the circumstances, but I think they would all take their sweet time if they could.
Did you ever want to be an archaeologist when you were a kid?
Laurie Rush, the military archaeologist, admitted, “Our most exciting days are the days we discover we were wrong.”
The now-novelist grew up wanting to be an archaeologist without knowing what that meant.
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An old fellow more archaeologist than judge, who found delight in the petty squabbles under his eyes.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheThis notable archaeologist began his career in the East as an officer in the Bombay army.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. MackenzieNear her sat a much less remarkable person—Thomas Grealy, historian and archaeologist.
Hyacinth | George A. BirminghamGenerally speaking, the position of a European archaeologist in India is very sad.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyBut I think perhaps Corhampton church is of more interest to the archaeologist than to the average tourist.
A Leisurely Tour in England | James John Hissey
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