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# artefact.

/ˈɑːtɪfakt/ / noun

## 01 / Definition

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

> “hundreds of unidentified artefacts are stored in the archives”

## 02 / Etymology

- **Orthography**: Also spelled **artifact** (American English).
- **Origin**: From Latin *arte* ‘by or with skill’ + *factum* ‘something made’.