Archaeologist vs. Anthropologist — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Archaeologist and Anthropologist
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Definitions
Archaeologist➦
The systematic study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence, such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery.
Anthropologist➦
An anthropologist is a person engaged in the practice of anthropology. Anthropology is the study of aspects of humans within past and present societies.
Archaeologist➦
Someone who studies or practises archaeology.
Anthropologist➦
The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.
Archaeologist➦
One versed in archæology; an antiquary.
Anthropologist➦
That part of Christian theology concerning the genesis, nature, and future of humans, especially as contrasted with the nature of God
"changing the church's anthropology to include more positive images of women" (Priscilla Hart).
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Archaeologist➦
An anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
Anthropologist➦
An expert in anthropology.
Anthropologist➦
One who is versed in anthropology.
Anthropologist➦
A social scientist who specializes in anthropology