archaeology
noun/ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #7,023 most common English word
Meaning
The scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
Example sentence
She decided to study archaeology because she was fascinated by ancient civilizations.
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