archaeologist

Definition

Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

Etymology

From archaeolog(y) + -ist.

Example Sentences

• "The remains of a Roman aristocrat have been unearthed by archaeologists in northern England. […] David Hunter, principle archaeologist with West Yorkshire Joint Services, told CNN Monday that the discovery emerged after a commercial developer submitted an application for planning permission to the council."
• "Working around an ancient monument has meant having an archaeologist on site whenever there were excavations."