Etruscology

[ ee-truh-skol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of Etruscan antiquities.

Other Words From

• Etrus·colo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Etruscology¹

First recorded in 1885–90; Etrusc(an) + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

The archaeologist, an expert in Etruscology and Italic Archaeology, said his team found 24 large statues, plus several smaller statuettes, and noted that it was unusual for them to be made out of bronze, rather than terracotta.

From Reuters

Professor Forth and Mr. Casaubon were friends, as may be guessed; their congenial characters, their kindred studies, Etruscology and Mythology, combined to ally them.

From Project Gutenberg