archaeology Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
archeology.
WordNet
Ar`chæ*ol"o*gy noun
(Also<
- Archaeology
- Archæology
)
Etymology
Gr. ancient (fr. beginning) + discourse, to speak.Definitions
The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.
