type site

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaeology) An archaeological site considered the representative example of a particular culture, frequently its first discovery and frequently used as its eponym
  • (geology) A geologic site considered the representative example or first discovery of a stratographic level or other feature

Etymology

Compound from English type + English site.

Origin

English

site

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