Meaning & use
archaeology
The scientific study of past human life and activities through the excavation and analysis of physical remains.
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She studied archaeology in college and later worked on digs across the Mediterranean.
Archaeology relies on careful excavation to avoid damaging fragile artifacts.
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The British spelling 'archaeology' includes the 'a', while the American spelling is sometimes shortened to 'archeology'.
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