Synonyms for

Archaeology

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

Definition

Archaeology is the scientific study of ancient cultures and human history through the examination of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

Synonyms & similar words

archeology anthropology paleontology archeology excavation digging exploration research history antiquarianism antiquity antiquities historiography

Synonyms by register

Formal

paleontology antiquarianism archaeology

Literary

digging into the past unearthing history

Antonyms

modernity presentism contemporary currentness novelty

Common collocations

  • field archaeology
  • classical archaeology
  • archaeology dig
  • archaeology site
  • archaeology research
  • archaeology report
  • archaeology museum

Word family

noun archaeology
adjective archaeological

Usage note

Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. It is a distinct academic discipline.

Example sentences

  1. Archaeology is a fascinating field of study.
  2. The archaeologist carefully examined the bones.
  3. She went on an archaeological dig and found ancient pottery.
  4. He studies archaeology in college.
  5. The archaeological evidence suggests that this was a thriving civilization.

Quotes

  • Archaeology is the peeping Tom of the sciences. It is the sandbox of men who care not where they are going; they merely want to know where everyone else has been.
  • Archaeology is the search for fact, not truth. If it's truth you're interested in, Dr. Tyree's philosophy class is right down the hall.
  • Archaeology is the only discipline that seeks to study the entire material culture of human beings over the entire globe and over all of time.

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