archaeologist
ah-kee-OL-uh-jihst
Archaeologist (noun) means someone who studies past human life by excavating and analyzing physical remains such as buildings, tools, and bones. Example: “The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the ancient skeleton.”
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Someone who studies past human life by excavating and analyzing physical remains such as buildings, tools, and bones.
"The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the ancient skeleton."
How to use archaeologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person whose job or study is archaeology.
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Etymology
From "archaeology" plus the "-ist" suffix, meaning "a person who practices".
Synonyms
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archeologist
Rhymes for archaeologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “archaeologist” mean?
The word “archaeologist” means someone who studies past human life by excavating and analyzing physical remains such as buildings, tools, and bones. In plain terms, a person whose job or study is archaeology.
How do you pronounce “archaeologist”?
“Archaeologist” is pronounced ah-kee-OL-uh-jihst (/ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “archaeologist” in a sentence?
Here is “archaeologist” used in a sentence: “The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the ancient skeleton.”
What part of speech is “archaeologist”?
“Archaeologist” is a noun.
Is “archaeologist” a common word?
“Archaeologist” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
