archaeology

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

NOUN

study of the physical remains of ancient cultures or eras

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excavation paleontology

STRONG

paleology prehistory

WEAK

antiquarianism paleohistory

Example Sentences

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"I clearly remember when the computer finally processed the data and we saw the match come together. It was an exciting moment," she told AFP at Istanbul's archaeology museum.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

If a viewer tunes in to a show about Egyptian archaeology and the artifacts of antiquity, he or she is likely already deeply interested, so the cheerleading is unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I walk a frozen Bothnian Gulf at Nallikari, an obscured lighthouse, a delinquent lifeguard stand, and makeshift saunas stand on white expanse like archaeology.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

The discovery strengthens Niger's reputation as a major site for paleontology and archaeology.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Thanks to an ongoing program of salvage archaeology in the Great Harbor, such remnants are now easier than ever to find.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro