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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Antonyms: none provided
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verb
Meaning 2
To study or practise archaeology.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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