Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Egyptology /ējˌ-əp-täl'-əj-ē/ · E·gyp·tol·o·gy · IPA /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ 01 n. The science or study of Egyptian antiquities, esp. the hieroglyphics. 1. The science or study of Egyptian antiquities, esp. the hieroglyphics.