n., a. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures. Same as Archæology, etc.
Syn. -- archaeology, Archæology [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. 1. of or pertaining to archeology. archeological excavations [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology. an archeological dig
Syn. -- archaeological, archaeologic, archeologic [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. 1 an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture.
Syn. -- archaeologist. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. an extinct primitive toothed bird (Archaeopteryx lithographica) of the Upper Jurassic having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all known birds. Same as archaeopteryx.
Syn. -- archaeopteryx. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. 1 the time from 1.5 billion to 5 billion years ago, when the earth's crust was formed; the time when only unicellular organisms and the earliest forms of life are present. Same as Archaeozoic.
Syn. -- Archaeozoic, Archeozoic era, Archaeozoic era [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. 1. 1 (Geol.) same as archaeozoic.
Syn. -- archaeozoic [ WordNet 1.5 ]