archeologist

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒɪst

Definition

A scientist who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Examples

• The archeologist spent months documenting the layout of the buried temple.

• Local archeologists discovered a series of tools that suggest the site was inhabited thousands of years ago.

• As an archeologist, she often travels to remote regions to lead excavation teams.

Synonyms of archeologist

Words with a similar meaning to archeologist:

• historian
• researcher
• anthropologist
• excavator

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