archaeology Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
    archeology.

WordNet

Ar`chæ*ol"o*gy noun (Also<
  • Archaeology
  • Archæology
)
Etymology
Gr. ancient (fr. beginning) + discourse, to speak.
Definitions
  1. The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.

Webster 1913