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artisan
/ˈɑː.tɪ.zæn/
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skilled craftsperson
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A skilled worker who makes things by hand, such as furniture, pottery, or bread. The word also describes high-quality, traditionally made goods.
Example
A local artisan shapes each clay pot by hand and fires it in a wood-burning kiln.
A local artisan shapes each clay pot by hand and fires it in a wood-burning kiln.
Etymology
From Italian 'artigiano', from Latin 'artitus' (skilled), from 'ars' (art, skill).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for skilled handcraft and, in marketing, for premium goods.