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ar·chae·ol·o·gy [or] ar·che·ol·o·gy
 archaeology [or] archeology
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- pronunciation:
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the systematic and scientific study of past human life and culture using information gained from the analysis of their artifacts, such as pottery, tools, buildings, and the like.
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history |
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| derivation: |
archaeologist (n.) |
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