artifact
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An object made or used by people in the past that gives clues about how they lived.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
relic
Usage notes
British English usually spells this artefact, while American English spells it artifact.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The museum displayed several _____ recovered from the shipwreck, including coins and tools."
Answer: artifact
In your own words, what does "artifact" mean?
An object made or used by people in the past that gives clues about how they lived.
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