archeology

[ ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

Nearby words

archenteron, archeo-, archeoastronomy, archeocyte, archeokinetic, archeology, archeometry, archeozoic, archeptolemus, archer, archerfish

Related forms

ar·che·o·log·i·cal

[ahr-kee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌɑr ki əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, ar·che·o·log·ic, adjectivear·che·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbar·che·ol·o·gist, noun

Definition for archeology (2 of 2)

archaeology

or ar·che·ol·o·gy

[ ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, especially those that have been excavated.

Rare. ancient history; the study of antiquity.

Origin of archaeology

First recorded in 1600–10, archaeology is from the Greek word archaiología the discussion of antiquities. See archaeo-, -logy

Related forms

ar·chae·ol·o·gist, noun

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Examples from the Web for archeology

That is, if archeology could let it stand without spinning the hard facts to fit an ambitious pre-conceived political agenda.
Incontrovertible Evidence Proves the First Americans Came From Asia|Doug Peacock|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“It was certainly an extremely lethal epidemic,” says Andrea Pessina, the archeology superintendent for Tuscany.
The Uffizi’s Secret Mass Grave|Barbie Latza Nadeau|February 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sometime, we know not when, roving tribes of Indians set foot within our area, and geology gives place to archeology.
History of Linn County Iowa|Luther A. Brewer
Syria received it without reserve and surrendered unconditionally; numismatics and archeology as well as literature prove this.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism|Franz Cumont

The primary thought has been to increase the educational value of Cliff Palace by attracting tourists and students of archeology.
Antiquities of the Mesa Verde National Park: Cliff Palace|Jesse Walter Fewkes
These were sponsored by Andrew Carnegie, and dealt with geology, astronomy, archeology and similar scientific topics.
Edison's Conquest of Mars|Garrett Putnam Serviss
The superintendent, the park naturalist, and members of the educational staff give talks on the archeology of the region.
Mesa Verde National Park|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for archeology (1 of 2)

archeology

/ (ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

a variant spelling of archaeology

British Dictionary definitions for archeology (2 of 2)

archaeology

archeology

/ (ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of man's past by scientific analysis of the material remains of his culturesSee also prehistory, protohistory

Derived Forms

archaeological or archeological (ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivearchaeologically or archeologically, adverbarchaeologist or archeologist, noun

Word Origin for archaeology

C17: from Late Latin archaeologia, from Greek arkhaiologia study of what is ancient, from arkhaios ancient (from arkhē beginning)

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Science definitions for archeology

archaeology

archeology

(är′kē-ŏl′ə-jē)

The scientific study of past human life and culture by the examination of physical remains, such as graves, tools, and pottery.

Culture definitions for archeology

archaeology

[ (ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee) ]

The recovery and study of material objects, such as graves, buildings, tools, artworks, and human remains, to investigate the structure and behavior of past cultures. Archaeologists rely on physical remains as clues to the emergence and development of human societies and civilizations. Anthropologists, by contrast, to interact with living people to study their cultures.