the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.a man-made object taken as a whole
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.a man-made object taken as a whole
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin J…
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; "the developing drug culture"; "the r…
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin J…
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the craft of making earthenware
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An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.In general, anything very old; but in a more limited sense, a relic or object of ancient art; collectively, the antique, the remains o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.A relic or monument of ancient times; as, a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution. [In this sense, usually in the plural.]
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.A boat used by rude nations, formed of trunk of a tree, excavated, by cutting of burning, into a suitable shape. It is propelled by a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.(used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.(used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a rel…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.To make public; to several or communicate to the public; to tell (a secret) so that it may become generally known; to disclose; -- sai…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, includin…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.a surface area where something has been erased; "another word had been written over the erasure"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.A man who has been a slave, and has been set free.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.A long and narrow corridor, or place for walking; a connecting passageway, as between one room and another; also, a long hole or passa…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.(used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.Having an empty space or cavity, natural or artificial, within a solid substance; not solid; excavated in the interior; as, a hollow t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: relic, been, excavated, soil.
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