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Definition of archaeological

archaeological

/ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
ar · chae · o · log · i · cal
Adverb:archaeologically
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• adjective

1

Relating to archaeology, the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of physical remains and artifacts.

Example

"The university funded an archaeological excavation in the river valley to uncover the remains of the bronze-age settlement."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'archeological' in American English, though 'archaeological' remains the preferred spelling in most academic and international contexts. Do not confuse with 'paleontological', which refers to the study of prehistoric fossils rather than human artifacts and cultures.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'archaeology' (from Ancient Greek 'arkhaiologia', meaning the study of ancient things, from 'arkhaios' meaning ancient and '-logia' meaning study) plus the suffix '-ical'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Archaeological. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/archaeological
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