Meaning & Definition of word "Archaeologist"

Archaeologist

/ɑːrˈkiːəˌlɒdʒɪst/

1. A scientist or scholar who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.
- Example: The archaeologist uncovered ancient pottery while digging at the historical site.
2. A person who investigates the artifacts and remains of past civilizations to understand their culture and history.
- Example: As an archaeologist, she traveled to various countries to study their ancient ruins.
3. An expert who applies various scientific techniques to analyze and interpret archaeological finds.
- Example: The archaeologist used carbon dating to determine the age of the discovered artifacts.

●From the Greek 'archaios' meaning 'ancient' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

fieldwork:

Practical work conducted by a researcher in the natural environment instead of a laboratory.

last great discovery:

Refers to the most recent significant finding in archaeology.

dig site:

The specific location where excavation work is being conducted.

archaeology:

The study of human history and prehistory through excavation.

artifact:

An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

excavation:

The process of digging up and removing material from archaeological sites.

Meaning: Dirt detective

● Example Sentence: He's a real dirt detective, always digging around for ancient treasures.

Meaning: Bone finder

● Example Sentence: They call her the bone finder because of her knack for uncovering fossils.