archaeologist
noun
a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.
archaeologists
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pluralof archaeologist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Reconstruction of the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, a spiritual and political leader, discovered in 1987 by a team of Peruvian archaeologists led by Walter Alva.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
It was here that archaeologists unearthed the largest bronze statue ever found in Cambodia, "Reclining Vishnu", which is now touring the world.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Wood usually decays over time, making it exceptionally difficult for archaeologists to recover evidence of ancient woodworking and weapon technology.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
What worries one of the archaeologists in the documentary and causes him to lose sleep is how similar our world is to that one.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Especially in the experience of Japanese archaeologists, China is regarded as the source of cultural breakthroughs in East Asia, such as agriculture, writing, metallurgy, and everything else of significance.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
