Artists: meaning, definitions and examples

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artists

[ ˈɑːtɪst ]

Noun

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in the field

A person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.

Synonyms

creator, drawer, painter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
painter	Specifically refers to someone who applies paint to a surface to create art. This term is best used when discussing visual artists who use paint mediums. He is a renowned painter known for his abstract works. The painter spent hours capturing the sunset on canvas.
drawer	Specifically refers to someone who specializes in drawing as an art form. This word is less common and can sometimes be confusing as it also refers to a storage compartment. She is an exceptional drawer, her sketches look so realistic. In his free time, he works as a drawer for a comic book publisher.
creator	Used to describe someone who brings something into existence. This can be applied to various fields beyond traditional art, including digital content, products, and more. The creator of this game really knew how to engage players. As a content creator, he produces videos on a variety of topics.

Word

Description / Examples

painter

Specifically refers to someone who applies paint to a surface to create art. This term is best used when discussing visual artists who use paint mediums.

He is a renowned painter known for his abstract works.
The painter spent hours capturing the sunset on canvas.

drawer

Specifically refers to someone who specializes in drawing as an art form. This word is less common and can sometimes be confusing as it also refers to a storage compartment.

She is an exceptional drawer, her sketches look so realistic.
In his free time, he works as a drawer for a comic book publisher.

creator

Used to describe someone who brings something into existence. This can be applied to various fields beyond traditional art, including digital content, products, and more.

The creator of this game really knew how to engage players.
As a content creator, he produces videos on a variety of topics.

Examples of usage

Many artists showcase their work in galleries.
She is a talented artist who specializes in abstract art.

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music

A person who creates music, writes lyrics, or performs music.

Synonyms

composer, musician, singer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
musician	Refers to someone who plays a musical instrument or is involved in music more generally. This term is broad and can include anyone from instrumentalists to music producers. He's a skilled musician who plays the piano and the guitar. The musician performed at the local jazz club last night.
singer	Specifically used for someone who sings either professionally or as a hobby. This term is reserved for vocal performers. The singer has an amazing voice and has released several albums. She dreams of becoming a famous singer one day.
composer	Used for someone who writes music, particularly classical or film music. Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in history. The composer wrote a beautiful score for the film.

Word

Description / Examples

musician

Refers to someone who plays a musical instrument or is involved in music more generally. This term is broad and can include anyone from instrumentalists to music producers.

He's a skilled musician who plays the piano and the guitar.
The musician performed at the local jazz club last night.

singer

Specifically used for someone who sings either professionally or as a hobby. This term is reserved for vocal performers.

The singer has an amazing voice and has released several albums.
She dreams of becoming a famous singer one day.

composer

Used for someone who writes music, particularly classical or film music.

Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in history.
The composer wrote a beautiful score for the film.

Examples of usage

The concert featured various artists from different genres.
She is a popular artist with several hit songs.

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general

A person skilled at a particular task or occupation.

Synonyms

artisan, expert, master.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
artists	People who create art, such as paintings, sculptures, music, or movies. The gallery displayed works by local artists The artists performed at the concert last night
expert	Someone with a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area, often consulted for specialized advice. He is an expert in medieval architecture The company hired an IT expert to improve their security system
master	A person who is highly skilled and has great control or proficiency in a specific field, often implying a teaching role. He is a master of martial arts The violin master gave a stunning performance
artisan	Someone skilled in making things by hand, often with traditional methods. The market featured goods made by local artisans She bought an artisan-made leather wallet

Examples of usage

He is an artist in the kitchen, creating delicious dishes.
She is an artist of words, crafting beautiful poems.

Translations

Translations of the word "artists" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artistas

🇮🇳 कलाकारों

🇩🇪 Künstler

🇮🇩 seniman

🇺🇦 художники

🇵🇱 artyści

🇯🇵 アーティスト

🇫🇷 artistes

🇪🇸 artistas

🇹🇷 sanatçılar

🇰🇷 예술가들

🇸🇦 فنانين

🇨🇿 umělci

🇸🇰 umelci

🇨🇳 艺术家

🇸🇮 umetniki

🇮🇸 listamenn

🇰🇿 суретшілер

🇬🇪 მხატვრები

🇦🇿 rəssamlar

🇲🇽 artistas

Etymology

The word 'artist' originated from the Latin word 'artista', which means 'one who practices an art or craft'. The term has evolved over centuries to encompass various creative fields such as visual arts, music, and performance. Artists play a crucial role in society by expressing emotions, challenging norms, and inspiring others through their work.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,461, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.

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