archaeologist

American  

[ahr-kee-ol-uh-jist] / ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒɪst /

Or archeologist

noun

1. a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of archaeologist

archaeolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Maritime archaeologists from Bournemouth University believe it forms a missing piece of the Swash Channel wreck that was first discovered in the 1990s in a key shipping approach to Poole Harbour.

From BBC

A marine archaeologist’s quest to find it is equally compelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Major building developments in the UK need land to be assessed by archaeologists as part of the planning process, to protect heritage sites.

From BBC

"I wasn't going to be an archaeologist, I didn't even have an archaeology degree... but it becomes very addictive because the sites are so brilliant."

From BBC

It released an image of the actress wearing the fictional archaeologist's green tank top and brown shorts - a look inspired by the character's appearance in the classic Lara Croft games on the original PlayStation.

From BBC

Related Words

• paleontologist