noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA person whose job or study is archaeology.

Word forms

archaeologists plural

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Etymology

From "archaeology" plus the "-ist" suffix, meaning "a person who practices".

Synonyms

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Rhymes for archaeologist

geologist zoologist biologist urologist oncologist radiologist neurologist pathologist psychologist cardiologist gynecologist entomologist

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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.