CEFR B2

archeological

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts.

The university launched an archeological investigation into the ancient settlement found near the river.
Students spent their summer volunteering at an archeological dig in Greece.

Synonyms: ancient, historic, excavated, antiquarian

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Relating to the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts.

The university launched an archeological investigation into the ancient settlement found near the river.
Students spent their summer volunteering at an archeological dig in Greece.
New archeological evidence suggests the civilization was far more advanced than previously believed.

archeological site (collocation): A place where archeological remains are found. — "We visited an archeological site dating back to the Roman era."
archeological discovery (collocation): A significant find made during archeological work. — "The team announced a major archeological discovery yesterday."

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