Meaning of the word paleontology in English
What does paleontology mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
paleontology
US /ˌpeɪ.li.ənˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌpæl.i.ənˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/
Noun
the scientific study of fossils, including those of humans, animals, and plants, to learn about the forms of life that existed in former geologic periods and about the Earth's history
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She decided to major in paleontology after visiting a natural history museum.
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Advances in paleontology have greatly expanded our understanding of dinosaurs.
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