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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

creation go
an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone

representation go
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

effigy, image, simulacrum
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

noun.artifact

4 Subcategories

Guy go
an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
idol, graven image, god go
a material effigy that is worshipped
scarecrow, straw man, strawman, bird-scarer, scarer go
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
waxwork, wax figure go
an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax