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archeology
CEFRB2
/ˌɑː.kiːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The study of ancient people through objects and remains.
- 02
noun
Extra detailUncommon spelling of archaeology.
Examples
Dan asked Linda how she became interested in archeology.
Have you ever studied archeology?
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
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More examples
In contextTom works in archeology.
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Origin
noun
From Middle French archéologie, from Ancient Greek ἀρχαιολογία (arkhaiología, “antiquarian lore, ancient legends, history”), from ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, “primal, old, ancient”) + λόγος (lógos, “speech, oration, study”). By surface analysis, archeo- + -logy, but not coined in that way.