archaeologist

Word parts

archaeology + -ist

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɑr.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular archaeologist

Plural archaeologists

Archaeologists digging up ancient pottery.

1. (countable) An archaeologist is a person who studies people and societies by looking at the things they have left behind.

   Archaeologists dug around the pyramids looking for clues to show how they were built.

Related words

• archaeology