Paleontology (noun)

The scientific study of prehistoric life, including fossils, their forms and processes of formation, and the history of the earth as revealed by them.

Origin:

From greek palaios "ancient" + ontos "being" + -logy.

Examples:

1. Paleontology is the study of ancient life forms.
2. The paleontologist found the dinosaur fossils in the dig site.
3. The paleontology exhibit at the museum was very popular among visitors.
4. The paleontology collection at the university was used for research and education.
5. Paleontology is a branch of geology that deals with the study of fossils.