Egyptologist
/ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɑːlədʒɪst/noun
A person who studies ancient Egyptian history, language, and culture.
The well-known egyptologist has been working on the deciphering of hieroglyphs in the Pyramids of Giza.
Often appears as...
- famous egyptologist
- ancient egyptologist
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Specialist Field
Use 'egyptologist' to refer to specialists in the specific field of Egyptian studies.
She is an egyptologist with a focus on the New Kingdom era.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
'Egyptologist' often implies an academic or archaeological background, not just casual interest.
He became an egyptologist after completing his PhD at the University of Oxford.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Engagement
An egyptologist typically engages in scholarly activities, such as research or teaching.
The egyptologist presented her findings at the international conference.
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