Archaeologist: meaning, definitions and examples
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archaeologist
[ ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒɪst ]
study of ancient civilizations
An archaeologist is a scientist who studies human history by digging up remains of ancient civilizations. They analyze artifacts, structures, and other physical remains to learn about the past.
Synonyms
anthropologist, excavator, historian
Examples of usage
- Archaeologists discovered a burial site dating back to the Bronze Age.
- The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal a well-preserved pottery fragment.
Translations
Translations of the word "archaeologist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arqueólogo
🇮🇳 पुरातत्ववेत्ता
🇩🇪 Archäologe
🇮🇩 arkeolog
🇺🇦 археолог
🇵🇱 archeolog
🇯🇵 考古学者 (kōkogakusha)
🇫🇷 archéologue
🇪🇸 arqueólogo
🇹🇷 arkeolog
🇰🇷 고고학자 (gogohakja)
🇸🇦 عالم آثار
🇨🇿 archeolog
🇸🇰 archeológ
🇨🇳 考古学家 (kǎogǔ xué jiā)
🇸🇮 arheolog
🇮🇸 fornleifafræðingur
🇰🇿 археолог
🇬🇪 არქეოლოგი (ark'eologi)
🇦🇿 arxeoloq
🇲🇽 arqueólogo
Etymology
The term 'archaeologist' originated in the early 19th century from the Greek words 'archaios' (ancient) and 'logos' (study). Archaeology as a field of study began to develop in the 18th century, with the discovery of ancient artifacts and ruins sparking interest in understanding the past civilizations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,350, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19347 convoluted
- 19348 unrecorded
- 19349 nonfiction
- 19350 archaeologist
- 19351 inspirational
- 19352 pricked
- 19353 mainframe
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