Archeologic

/ˌɑːrkiːəˈlɑːdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to archaeology or the scientific study of ancient peoples, cultures, and artifacts.

Etymology

From Greek 'archi-' (ancient) and '-logia' (study), with the '-ic' suffix making it an adjective that describes things relating to the study of ancient civilizations.

Kelly Says

The term 'archeologic' reminds us that archaeology literally means 'the study of ancients'—every dig, artifact, and carbon dating test is exploring what the 'archi-' prefix promises: the truly ancient world.

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