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| archaeological |
of or relating to archaeology. Archaeology is the study of human life as it existed a very long time ago. |
| archaeologist |
a scientist who works in the field of archaeology, the study of past human life and culture. |
| archaeology |
Archaeology is the study of human life a very long time ago. People who study archaeology dig up ancient things from the earth, such as pottery, tools, and buildings. Then they study these things to understand how people lived very long ago. |
| archeology |
another spelling for archaeology. |
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