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archaeologize

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌɑːkiːˈɒləd͡ʒaɪz/
  • US: /ˌɑɹkiˈɑləd͡ʒaɪz/
  • rhymes with -ɒlədʒaɪz

1

verb

Meaning 1

To treat archaeologically; to explore by means of archaeology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To study or practise archaeology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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History

Etymology

From archaeology + -ize.