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Artefact vs. Artifact

Artefact

/ˈɑːtəfækt/

A man-made object, often with historical or cultural significance.

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Artifact

/ˈɑːtəfækt/

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

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This word has no antonyms

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The difference between artefact and artifact is primarily the regional spelling preference.
Artefact is commonly used in British English, while artifact is used in American English.
Both words refer to the same concept, an object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest.
To remember, think of fact as a fact, and the alternative spellings just reflect different linguistic facts.
Both words are pronounced the same, despite the difference in spelling.

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