Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler: A Scottish archaeologist known for his significant contributions to archaeological methodology and public engagement, active during the 20th century (1890-1976).

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The excavation methods pioneered by Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler emphasized strict stratigraphic control.
  • Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler was instrumental in popularizing archaeology through television programs.

Advanced Usage

• "Wheelerian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the methods or approaches of Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler.
  • The site was excavated using a Wheelerian grid system.

Variants and Related Words

• Mortimer Wheeler: A common shortened form of the full name.

  • The lecture focused on the legacy of Mortimer Wheeler.

• R. E. M. Wheeler: An initialism sometimes used in academic citations.

  • The paper cited the 1954 work by R. E. M. Wheeler.

Synonyms

• Archaeologist: A person who studies human history through excavation.
• Scholar: A specialist in a particular branch of study.

Related Phrases

• Wheeler-Kenyon method: A specific archaeological excavation technique involving a grid of baulks and boxes, developed by Wheeler and later refined by Kathleen Kenyon.
  • The team employed the Wheeler-Kenyon method to maintain clear vertical sections.

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Noun

1. Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)

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