n., a. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures. Same as Archæology, etc. Syn. -- archaeology, Archæology [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
adj. 1. of or pertaining to archeology. archeological excavations [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology. an archeological dig Syn. -- archaeological, archaeologic, archeologic [ WordNet 1.5 ]