archaeologist

UK: /ˌɑː^rkiˈɒlədʒɪst/

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ar•chae•ol•o•gy or ar•che•ol•o•gy /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/   n. [uncountable]

1. Archaeology the scientific study of ancient peoples and their cultures by analyzing their remaining tools, utensils, and other objects.

ar•chae•o•log•i•cal /ˌɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/  adj. 
ar•chae•ol•o•gist, n. [countable] See -arch-.

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ar•chae•ol•o•gy  (är′kē ol′ə jē), n. 

1. Archaeology the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, esp. those that have been excavated.
2. [Rare.] ancient history;
   the study of antiquity.

Also, archeology. 

• Greek archaiología the discussion of antiquities. See archaeo-, -logy
• 1600–10

ar′chae•ol′o•gist, n.