palaeology

/ˈpæliːɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of paleontology that deals with the history of life on Earth, particularly the study of the development and diversification of organisms.

“The professor specializes in the field of palaeology, focusing on the evolution of dinosaurs.”

Synonyms

  • ancient life science
  • paleontology

Antonyms

  • contemporary science
  • modern biology