You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for September 9.

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Today’s word is artifact, spelled a-r-t-i-f-a-c-t.

artifact /ˈɑːtəfækt $ ˈɑːr-/ noun [countable]

an object such as a tool, weapon etc that was made in the past and is historically important

ancient Egyptian artefacts

The museum's collection includes artifacts dating back to prehistoric times.

The caves contained many prehistoric artifacts.

an artifact from the Colonial period

An artefact from the past can be used to engage interest and awaken curiosity.

However, scientific radiocarbon dating revealed that the artifact is actually more than 1,500 years old.

— William Taylor, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2021

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