Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρχαιολογία ‎(arkhaiología, “antiquarian lore, ancient legends, history”), from ἀρχαῖος ‎(arkhaîos, “primal, old, ancient”) + λόγος ‎(lógos, “speech, oration, study”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /arxɛɔˈɫɔɡija/