esp. UK, artifact [noun] [C] - an object that is made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, esp. one that is of historical interestBowls and other artefacts were discovered during the excavations.The museum's collection includes artefacts dating back to prehistoric times.
ARTEFACT
Meaning of ARTEFACT in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012