ARCHEOLOGY

archeology, archaeology

(noun) the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

archeology (usually uncountable, plural archeologies)

(American spelling) Alternative form of archaeology

Usage notes

Not be confused with archelogy.

Source: Wiktionary


Ar`che*ol"o*gy, n., Ar`che*o*log`ic*al, a.

Definition: Same as Archæology, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 June 2025

UNDERLAY

(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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