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violinist

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //vaɪəˈɫɪnəst// UK //vˈaɪəlɪnˌɪst// vi·o·lin·ist

n. a person who plays the violin. You use this word for anyone from a beginner to a professional musician.

n. a musician who performs on the violin. Refers to both professional performers and students of the instrument.


SIMPLE

The violinist plays a beautiful song.

CONTEXTUAL

The lead violinist practiced for several hours every day before the big concert.

COMPLEX

The young violinist demonstrated remarkable technical proficiency and emotional depth during her debut performance with the national symphony orchestra.

Synonyms
Origin

From violin + -ist.

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