English Explanatory Dictionary

artisan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
  2. A person who displays great dexterity.
adj
  1. Artisanal.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ɑː(ɹ)tɪˈzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-artisan.wav

Word forms

artisan artisans artizan

Etymology

From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“to instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).

Related words

art artist artistic craftsman craftsperson craftswoman

Derived words

artisanal artisanality artisanally artisanate artisanry artisanship artisan's palsy artisan bread
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