archeology

CEFRB2

/ˌɑː.kiːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The study of ancient people through objects and remains.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Uncommon 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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In context
  • Tom 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.