Meaning of the word archaeologist in English

What does archaeologist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

archaeologist

US /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

Noun

a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

Example:
The archaeologist carefully unearthed ancient pottery fragments.
She decided to become an archaeologist after visiting Pompeii.