artifact (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrtɪfækt

Definition

An object made or shaped by a human being, typically one of historical or archaeological interest.

Examples

• Archaeologists carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal a fragile ceramic artifact.

• The collection includes every artifact recovered from the shipwreck during the 1990s.

• Students were fascinated by the primitive stone artifact found in the local riverbed.

Synonyms of artifact

Words with a similar meaning to artifact:

• object
• relic
• antiquity

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