# archaeologist

/ˌɑɹkiˈɑɫədʒɪst/ (US) · /ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/archaeologist
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a person who studies history by digging up old objects and buildings. They look for things like tools, bones, and ruins to learn how people lived long ago.

For teachers: a professional or scholar who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of physical remains.

## Examples

- The archaeologist found a gold coin in the dirt.
- After years of digging in the desert, the archaeologist finally uncovered the walls of a lost city.
- The lead archaeologist meticulously documented the position of every pottery shard to ensure the site's historical context remained intact for future researchers.

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