1. plural of archaeologist; scientists who study human history and cultures by examining material remains such as artifacts, structures, and fossils
Usage: countable noun; plural form

Examples

• Archaeologists discovered ancient pottery fragments at the excavation site.
• The team of archaeologists spent months carefully uncovering the ruins of the lost city.
• Archaeologists use carbon dating to determine the age of artifacts.
• Many archaeologists work in museums cataloging and studying historical objects.
• The archaeologists found evidence of a settlement dating back 5,000 years.
• Professional archaeologists must have training in both fieldwork and laboratory analysis.