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palaeology

/ˌpæl.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpæl.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное изучение древних, особенно доисторических, древностей и истории человечества через анализ артефактов, окаменелостей и других останков.

The scientific study of ancient, especially prehistoric, antiquities and human history through the analysis of artifacts, fossils, and other remains.

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  1. Study of ancient antiquitiesC1formal

    The scientific study of ancient, especially prehistoric, human artifacts, cultures, and remains.

    ruИзучение древних древностей

    • Palaeology helps us understand how early humans lived.
    • She specializes in palaeology and has excavated several ancient sites.
    • The museum's palaeology department houses many prehistoric tools.

    Synonymsarchaeologyarcheology

Forms
  • palaeologies plural form
  • palaeologies' possessive plural form
  • palaeology's possessive singular form