Word
artisan
Phoneticsar·ti·san, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑɹtəzən/
UK/ˈɑːtɪsən/
Definitions
01a skilled craftsperson
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a worker who has a special skill at making things with their hands, like furniture or jewellery.
n. a manual worker who possesses a high degree of skill in a specific craft, typically involving the use of traditional tools.
“The local artisan spent three months carving the wooden dining table by hand.”
“The village is famous for its community of artisans who have preserved traditional weaving techniques for over four centuries.”
Synonyms
02made in a traditional way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made in small amounts using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.
adj. produced in limited quantities using traditional, non-mechanized methods; often used to market high-end food or craft products.
“We bought some artisan bread and handmade cheese at the farmers' market.”
“The bakery specializes in artisan sourdough, utilizing long fermentation periods and stone-ground flour to achieve a superior texture and flavour.”
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Real-World Examples
“They did confirm that Pope Leo turned down Macron's idea of a meeting with artisans who helped rebuild the fire-devastated Notre-Dame cathedral.” “Although there are some really good artisan coffee shops around the place if you look.” Etymology
From Middle French artisan, from Vulgar Latin *artītiānus, from Latin artītus (“skilled”), past participle of artiō (“I instruct in arts”), from ars (“art, skill”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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