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Archaeologists

Verb / ˌɑ:rki:ˈɑ:lʌdʒɪsts / Another word for archaeologists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Archaeologists are people who study human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Synonyms & similar words

archaeologist archeologist anthropologists historians prehistorians excavators diggers explorers researchers scientists detectives investigators scholars students experts specialists analyzers evaluators surveyors geologists paleontologists zoologists

Synonyms by register

Formal

paleontologists anthropologists historians antiquarians

Informal

diggers ruin hunters history buffs

Literary

excavators of the past seekers of antiquity

Antonyms

builders creators innovators developers constructors planners

Common collocations

  • archaeologists discover
  • archaeologists unearth
  • archaeologists study
  • archaeologists excavate
  • archaeologists find
  • archaeologists explore
  • archaeologists report

Word family

noun archaeology
verb excavate
adjective archaeological

Usage note

This term refers specifically to those who study human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. It is not interchangeable with paleontologists who study fossils.

Example sentences

  1. Archaeologists found a 2,300-year-old Mayan pyramid.
  2. The archaeologists carefully dug up the ancient artifacts.
  3. My uncle is an archaeologist who studies ancient Greek pottery.
  4. The archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber in the tomb.
  5. Archaeologists use special tools to carefully uncover artifacts.

Quotes

  • 'Archaeologists are underpaid publicity agents for deceased royalty.' - John Agar
  • 'Archaeologists are the best detectives because they dig up the past.' - Kate Summers
  • 'Archaeologists are like detectives, but with less exciting car chases.' - Emily Axford

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