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artisans

 

[ ˈɑːrtɪzən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skilled workers

Artisans are skilled craftspeople who create handmade products using traditional techniques.

Synonyms

craftsmen, craftspeople, craftswomen

Examples of usage

  • The artisans in this village are known for their beautifully crafted pottery.
  • She learned the art of glassblowing from a group of talented artisans.
Context #2 | Noun

skilled workers in a specific trade

An artisan is a skilled worker who specializes in a particular craft or trade, such as carpentry, blacksmithing, or weaving.

Synonyms

craftsman, craftswoman, tradesperson

Examples of usage

  • The artisan carefully carved intricate designs into the wooden furniture.
  • She trained as an artisan in the art of metalworking.

Translations

Translations of the word "artisans" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artesãos

🇮🇳 कारीगर

🇩🇪 Handwerker

🇮🇩 pengrajin

🇺🇦 ремісники

🇵🇱 rzemieślnicy

🇯🇵 職人

🇫🇷 artisans

🇪🇸 artesanos

🇹🇷 zanaatkârlar

🇰🇷 장인

🇸🇦 حرفيون

🇨🇿 řemeslníci

🇸🇰 remeselníci

🇨🇳 工匠

🇸🇮 obrtniki

🇮🇸 iðnaðarmenn

🇰🇿 қолөнершілер

🇬🇪 ხელოსნები

🇦🇿 sənətkarlar

🇲🇽 artesanos

Etymology

The word 'artisan' originated from the Latin word 'artitus', which means skilled in arts. It has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to skilled craftsmen and workers who produce high-quality goods by hand. Artisans played a significant role in the development of trade and craftsmanship in various cultures throughout history.

See also: art, artful, article, artifice, artificial, artillery, artisan, artisanal, artist, artiste, artistic, artistry, artless, artwork, artworks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,789, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.