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Archaeologists Meaning in English

word · lemma: archaeologist

ˌɑɹkiˈɑɫədʒɪsts
ar-kee-AH-luh-jists
ˌɑːkiːˈɒlədʒˌɪsts
ar-kee-OL-uh-jists

Definition

Archaeologists are scientists who study ancient places, objects, and cultures by examining what people left behind.

Usage & Nuances

Used in academic, historical, and scientific contexts. Always plural in this form; use 'an archaeologist' for the singular. Common phrases: 'team of archaeologists', 'archaeologists discovered', 'archaeologists believe that...'. Not interchangeable with 'historian'.

Example Sentences

The archaeologists found old coins in the cave.

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Many archaeologists study ancient Egypt.

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The museum works with archaeologists to show new discoveries.

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A team of archaeologists uncovered a lost city in the jungle.

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Archaeologists often spend weeks digging at a single site.

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Thanks to archaeologists, we know much more about ancient life.

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