archaeologist
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A scientist who studies the past by digging up and examining old buildings, objects, and remains.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ spent months carefully uncovering the buried city."
Answer: archaeologist
In your own words, what does "archaeologist" mean?
A scientist who studies the past by digging up and examining old buildings, objects, and remains.
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