First Known Use: 1538
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artisan
noun ar·ti·san \ˈär-tə-zən, -sən, chiefly British ˌär-tə-ˈzan\
: a person who is skilled at making things by hand
Full Definition of ARTISAN
1
: a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
2
: one that produces something (as cheese or wine) in limited quantities often using traditional methods
— ar·ti·san·al \-zə-nəl, -sə-, -ˈza-\ adjective
— ar·ti·san·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of ARTISAN
Middle French, from northern Italian dialect form of Tuscan artigiano, from arte art, from Latin art-, ars
Related to ARTISAN
- Synonyms
- artificer, crafter, craftsman, craftsperson, handcraftsman, handicrafter, handicraftsman, handworker, tradesman
ARTISANSHIP Defined for Kids
artisan
noun ar·ti·san \ˈär-tə-zən\
Definition of ARTISAN for Kids
: a person who makes things by using skill with the hands
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