artisan
n. countablen. a person who is very skilled at making things by hand. They often use traditional methods to create high-quality items like furniture, bread, or jewelry.
n. a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. Often implies a high degree of craftsmanship and the use of traditional techniques.
The local artisan makes beautiful wooden chairs.
The market is famous for its local artisans who sell handmade pottery and woven rugs every Saturday morning.
In an era of mass production, the village has managed to preserve its heritage by supporting artisans who continue to practice ancient glassblowing techniques.
From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“I instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).
Often used as a modifier before another noun to indicate high quality or traditional production.
- Nounartisan
- Adjectiveartisanal