Meaning of the word archaeology in English

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archaeology

US /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
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Noun

the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

Example:
She decided to major in archaeology at university.
The new discovery is a significant contribution to the field of archaeology.