B2nounhistoryscience
US/ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK/ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
a scientist who studies the past by digging up and examining old buildings, tools and objects
In context
The archaeologist carefully brushed the dirt from a 2,000-year-old pot.
A team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient village beneath the field.
Many archaeologists argue that tourism puts historic sites at risk.
Words that go with archaeologist
adjective + noun
- leading archaeologistShe is a leading archaeologist in the study of Roman Britain.
- amateur archaeologistAn amateur archaeologist found the coins while walking his dog.
- professional archaeologistProfessional archaeologists record every object they find.
- marine archaeologistA marine archaeologist studies shipwrecks on the sea floor.
noun + preposition
- team of archaeologistsA team of archaeologists is working at the site this summer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
archaelogistCorrect: archaeologist