Archaeologists: Unearthing the Past
Archaeologists, pronounced as “ahr-kee-ol-uh-jists,” are professionals who study human history through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. In Urdu, archaeologists can be referred to as “تعمیراتی ماہرین” (ta’meerati mahireen) or “تاریخی کھدائی کار” (tareekhi khudai kar).
Synonyms of Archaeologists
- Historians – تاریخ دان (tareekh dan)
- Antiquarians – قدیمیات کا ماہر (qadeemiyat ka mahir)
- Excavators – کھدائی کار (khudai kar)
Antonyms of Archaeologists
- Destroyers – تباہ کار (tabah kar)
- Ignorants – جاہل (jahil)
- Preservers – حفاظت کار (hifazat kar)
Nearby Words
| Word | Part of Speech | Urdu Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | Noun | تاریخیات (tareekhiyat) |
| Artifact | Noun | تحفہ (tohfa) |
| Excavation | Noun | کھدائی (khudai) |
Origin of the Word
The word “archaeologists” originated from the Greek word “archaiologia,” meaning “ancient history” or “study of antiquities.” It combines “archaio-” (ancient) and “-logia” (study of).
Example Sentences
- The archaeologists discovered a hidden tomb filled with ancient treasures. (تعمیراتی ماہرین نے ایک چھپی ہوئی قبر کا افتتاح کیا جو قدیم خزانے سے بھری ہوئی تھی۔)
- She decided to pursue a career as an archaeologist to explore the mysteries of the past. (اس نے تعمیراتی ماہر کے طور پر کیریئر بنانے کا فیصلہ کیا تاکہ وہ ماضی کے رازوں کا تجزیہ کر سکے۔)
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