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archaeology

/ˌɑː.kiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.dʒi/

Meanings
noun
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains:

Examples :

"Archaeology helps us learn about ancient civilizations by studying the objects they left behind, like tools and buildings. "
archaeology history science

Related Words

Illustration analysis

analysis noun

/əˈnælɪsɪs/

Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).

"The teacher's analysis of the student's essay focused on identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. "

Illustration helps

helps noun

/hɛlps/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration behind

behind noun

/bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/

The rear, back-end

"The car's broken-down behind the school. "

Illustration remains

remains noun

/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/

(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

"After the party, the only remains were empty plates and a few scattered candies. "

Illustration buildings

buildings noun

/ˈbɪldɪŋz/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

Illustration civilizations

civilizations noun

/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪvɪləˈzeɪʃənz/

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.

"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."

Illustration excavation

excavation noun

/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃn̩/

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

"The excavation of the backyard revealed a buried treasure chest. "

Illustration objects

objects noun

/ˈɒbdʒɛkts/ /əbˈdʒɛkts/

A thing that has physical existence.

"The children collected colorful objects from the beach, like seashells and smooth stones. "

Illustration study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."