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artefact

Artefact (noun) means an object made by a person, especially one of historical or cultural interest. Example: “The museum displayed Bronze Age artefacts found near the river.”

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An object made by a person, especially one of historical or cultural interest.
"The museum displayed Bronze Age artefacts found near the river."

How to Use Artefact

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In plain EnglishA man-made object, particularly one from history or archaeology.

UK vs US

UK spelling "artefact" vs US spelling "artifact" — same word.

Easily confused with
artifact

Word Forms

artefacts plural

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What does “artefact” mean?

The word “artefact” means an object made by a person, especially one of historical or cultural interest. In plain terms, a man-made object, particularly one from history or archaeology.

How do you use “artefact” in a sentence?

Here is “artefact” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed Bronze Age artefacts found near the river.”

What part of speech is “artefact”?

“Artefact” is a noun.

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