artisan — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

artisan (/ˈɑː.tɪ.zæn/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Culture & Society

🔊 /ˈɑː.tɪ.zæn/

Meaning

Meaning: skilled craftsperson

A skilled worker who makes things by hand, such as furniture, pottery, or bread. The word also describes high-quality, traditionally made goods.

Examples

🗣 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.

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Tags: skill, craft

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