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Egyptology Definition

Egyp·tol·ogy (ējip tälə jē)

noun

the science or study of ancient Egyptian architecture, inscriptions, language, customs, etc.

Egyptology Related Forms

E′gyp·tolo·gist noun

Egyptology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • study: When retirement does arrive Peter is hopeful of studying Egyptology.
  • include: This is a department which teaches over a wide range, including Egyptology.

Adjective modifier

mainstream: The basis of your on-list interpretations of the texts should be consistent with mainstream Egyptology.

Modifies a noun

  • collection: An analysis was also carried out of the Egyptology collection itself.
  • resource: Institutional, museum, and society home pages for Egyptology resources, Newton Institute, University of Cambridge, UK.
  • gallery: The fascinating Egyptology Gallery with its exhibits of real mummies and other ancient relics is next door to the Assyrian Reliefs.
  • exhibition: The Egyptology exhibition records the explorations of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who, with Egyptologist Howard Carter, uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamun.
  • section: The museum section is very traditional but with a good Egyptology section.
  • book: And the utter delight with which Maddy has sat looking at the Egyptology book that Alison bought her.

Noun used with modifier

reading: Modern China: readings Egyptology E. 1. Middle Egyptian specified texts.

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