archaeo-

archaeo-

a combining form meaning “ancient,” used in the formation of compound words: archaeopteryx; archaeology.
Also, archeo-.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of archaîos, equivalent to arch- (see archi-) + -aios adj. suffix
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Archaeo- is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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archaeo- or archeo-
 
combining form
1.  indicating ancient or primitive time or condition: archaeology; archaeopteryx
2.  of, involving, or denoting the study of remains from archaeological sites: archaeozoology
 
[from Greek arkhaio-, from arkhaios, from arkhein to begin]
 
archeo- or archeo-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek arkhaio-, from arkhaios, from arkhein to begin]

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