Words / B2

ahk-ee-OL-uh-jee/ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/

Archaeology is the study of the past through remains (uncountable, UK spelling). An archaeologist does the job. History is wider and not only objects. Do not spell it archeology in UK exams. Finds on a rail route can delay a timetable.

Meaning

The study of the past through objects and sites that remain (uncountable).

Examples

• “Archaeology on the rail route delayed the timetable by a term.”
• “She chose archaeology because the course is fieldwork-heavy.”

Good to know

Uncountable: archaeology. Person: archaeologist. UK spelling: ae. Wider: history. Planning: archaeological survey. US often archeology.

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