Meaning Of The Word Archaeology

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Archaeology Meaning

Archaeology Definition
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What's The Definition Of Archaeology?

archaeology
uncountable noun: Archaeology is the study of the societies and peoples of the past by examining the remains of their buildings, tools, and other objects.

archaeology in American English
the scientific study of the life and culture of past, esp. ancient, peoples, as by excavation of ancient cities, artifacts, etc.
noun: the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, esp. those that have been excavated

archaeology in British English
noun: the study of ancient cultures by scientific analysis of their material remains

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