Meaning of palaeology in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpalɪˈɒlədʒi/

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1. Noun

   palaeology

   Etymology

   early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), revolutionary politician and president of the United States of America. From palaeo- + -logy, after post-classical Latin palaeologia

   Definitions

   1. the study of (especially prehistoric) antiquities