noun
papyrology
pap-ih-ROL-uh-jee
Papyrology (noun) means Papyrology is the study of papyrus, especially the branch of archaeology concerned with ancient texts written on it. Example: “Papyrology helped scholars decipher letters written in ancient Egypt.”
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Papyrology is the study of papyrus, especially the branch of archaeology concerned with ancient texts written on it.
"Papyrology helped scholars decipher letters written in ancient Egypt."
"She specialises in papyrology at the university."
"Papyrology combines archaeology with the study of ancient languages."
How to use papyrology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPapyrology is the study of old writings on papyrus.
When to use it
This is a specialist academic term used in archaeology and classical studies.
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The -ology ending shows it names a field of study, just like biology or geology.
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Common pairings
study papyrology
field of papyrology
papyrology scholar
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Etymology
Papyrology combines papyro-, referring to papyrus, with the suffix -ology, meaning the study of a subject.
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What is papyrology?
It is the study of papyrus, particularly ancient texts written on it.
What do papyrologists study?
They study ancient documents and texts preserved on papyrus.
Is papyrology related to archaeology?
Yes, it is usually treated as a branch of archaeology.
What is the meaning of papyrology?
"papyrology" (noun) means papyrology is the study of papyrus, especially the branch of archaeology concerned with ancient texts written on it.
