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craftsmen

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹæfsmɛn// UK //kɹˈɑːftsmɛn// crafts·men

n. skilled workers who make things by hand with great care and quality. You use this to describe people who have mastered a traditional trade like woodworking or jewelry.

n. skilled workers who practice a trade or handicraft with high proficiency. Plural form of 'craftsman'; while traditionally masculine, it is often used as a collective term for any group of skilled manual workers.


SIMPLE

The local craftsmen sell handmade furniture at the market.

CONTEXTUAL

The restoration of the cathedral required a team of expert craftsmen to repair the intricate stone carvings.

COMPLEX

Despite the rise of industrial manufacturing, these independent craftsmen continue to thrive by offering bespoke items that mass production cannot replicate.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'craftsman'. In modern professional contexts, 'artisans' or 'craftspeople' is often preferred for gender neutrality.

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