Definition

Connected to the study of ancient cultures and their artifacts through excavation and analysis.

Example

The archaeological team discovered ancient pottery during their dig.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new archaeological site they discovered nearby?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds fascinating.

I can't wait to see what kind of artifacts they find at the archaeological dig.

Same here! It's amazing to learn about history like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archaeological → It is formed from "archaeo-" (from Greek "archaios", meaning ancient) and "logia" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word "archaeological" refers to the study of ancient things or the discourse about ancient cultures and artifacts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ancient' ('archaeo-') and 'study' ('logia') to remember that 'archaeological' relates to the study of ancient cultures and artifacts.

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