artisan
noun/ˌɑːtɪˈzæn/
/ˈɑːrtəzn/
(formal)- a person who does work that needs a special skill, making things with their hands synonym craftsman
- The hand-woven textiles were made by skilled local artisans.
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from French, from Italian artigiano, based on Latin artitus, past participle of artire ‘instruct in the arts’, from ars, art- ‘art’.Want to learn more?
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