1. to conduct archaeological research or excavation; to study or investigate something using archaeological methods
Usage: third-person singular present tense of archaeologize; formal, academic
2. to examine or analyze something as if it were an archaeological artifact; to trace the historical origins or development of something
Usage: figurative use; academic, literary

Examples

• The research team archaeologizes the ancient settlement each summer.
• She archaeologizes the ruins to uncover evidence of past civilizations.
• The scholar archaeologizes cultural artifacts to understand their historical context.
• He archaeologizes the development of language through comparative analysis.
• The museum archaeologizes newly discovered sites in the region.