Is there a difference between this spelling "archeologist" and it spelt like this "archaeologist"???

Question

i've seen em both spelt like this and people say theu are both right. whats the difference between them beside the spellling difference?

Answer 1

Both are correct.  The spelling "archaeologist" is considered an older (but still acceptable) spelling.  My "old" anthro books from the early 80's use the old spelling.  Also, I learned to spell it "archaeologist" (with the "a")  because that's how my professors spelled it.  In newer books, I've noticed that archeologist (with the "a" deleted) is more prevalent.  Personally, I prefer the old spelling because that's how I had to learn it.

Answer 2

as far as i can tell there both wrong

Answer 3

If you are an old codger like me, you will spell it with an ae, but when I write a paper my copy typist always rectifies it. I must get one of these newfangled typewriters that tells me I'm making a mistake, and do away with my typist.  Mm mm, Why didn't I think of that before now.

Answer 4

It is a spelling to an English linguist how spelling your avatar as kayd would be innapropriate from how you want it. You would accept kayd if eveyone say hey kayd, how are you... but you would know your conscience says you want it kayde.

Answer 5

In the US, the National Park Service spells it "archeologist" but universities tend to spell it "archaeologist."  It just depends on whom you work for.

Answer 6

it's true that ae is the archaic version and also that it is used in all the English speaking countries who follow the British standard of spelling ie Australia and New Zealand.  It's no different to honour and honor.

Answer 7

Both are correct.  British English tends to spell it with the "ae" combination while American English tends to spell it with just the "e."  Same deal as haemophilia/hemophilia.

Answer 8

The latter is more archaic, it would be Archæologist. But both are correct. Just like Medieval and Midiæval, and Encyclopedia and Encyclopædia.

You don't of course have to use the "æ" character anymore, however. It's fine to substitute "ae."