Meaning of the word archeologist in English

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

archeologist

US /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
UK /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
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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 archeologist carefully unearthed ancient pottery fragments.
She decided to become an archeologist after visiting Pompeii.