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archaeological

American

[ahr-kee-uh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌɑr ki əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

Also archaeologic, or archeological

adjective

of or relating to archaeology.

Other Word Forms

archaeologically adverb
hyperarchaeological adjective

Etymology

Origin of archaeological

1775–85; < Greek archaiologik ( ós ) ( archaeology, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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"For this reason, archaeological missions had long avoided working on this project," he told AFP.

From Barron's

The archaeological work at Twentyshilling was a required condition of planning permission for the wind farm which is now fully operational.

From BBC

Now it resembles an archaeological site of its former self.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers examined artifacts from 29 archaeological sites and recorded hundreds of plant motifs.

From Science Daily

Another learning-center gallery with a compact but resonant sampling of archaeological artifacts from ancient Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean makes sure to emphasize “the interactions among the peoples of the region.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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