archeology

ar·che·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of archeology word

abbreviation ARCHEOLOGY archaeology 3
noun archeology 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. 1
noun archeology Rare. ancient history; the study of antiquity. 1
noun archeology (chiefly, US) alternative spelling of archaeology. 1
noun archeology study of historical ruins 1
noun archeology (chiefly US) Alternative spelling of archaeology. 0

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Origin of archeology

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Archeology

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archeology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for archeology

noun archeology

paleontology — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
paleology — the study of antiquities.
prehistory — human history in the period before recorded events, known mainly through archaeological discoveries, study, research, etc.; history of prehistoric humans.
antiquarianism — pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.

All 4 Synonyms of archeology