archaeologist
Translation
archaeologist
Examples
The archaeologist discovered an ancient tomb.
The archaeologist discovered an ancient tomb.
She is a famous archaeologist.
She is a famous archaeologist.
Grammar Patterns
((an archaeologist)) a person who studies archaeology The archaeologist discovered an ancient tomb.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excavator, prehistorian
Etymology
From Greek 'arkhaios' (ancient) + 'logos' (study) + '-ist' (a person).
Memory Tips
Break it down: archaeo- (ancient) + -log- (study) + -ist (person) = a person who studies ancient things.