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.”
How to use artefact
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man-made object, particularly one from history or archaeology.
UK spelling "artefact" vs US spelling "artifact" — same word.
Word forms
artefacts plural
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The museum displayed Bronze Age _____ found near the river.
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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.
What is the meaning of artefact?
"artefact" (noun) means an object made by a person, especially one of historical or cultural interest.