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).
Noun
artisan (plural artisans)
- A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
- A person who displays great dexterity.
Derived terms
- artisanal
- artisanality
- artisanally
- artisanate
- artisanry
- artisanship
Related terms
- art
- artist
- artistic
- craftsman
- craftsperson
- craftswoman
Adjective
artisan (not comparable)
- Artisanal; involving skilled work such as that of an artisan.
Derived terms
- artisan bread
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