artisan
/,ɑ:ti'zæn/
Definition
Noun: A person who is skilled in a particular craft or trade, especially one that involves making things by hand with traditional methods and high-quality materials. An artisan typically creates unique or limited-production items, emphasizing craftsmanship over mass production.
Usage
The word "artisan" is used to describe a skilled craftsperson. It often carries connotations of quality, tradition, and manual skill. It is a formal term but is widely used in contemporary contexts, especially in marketing for food, goods, and services that emphasize handcrafted quality.
Examples
- The local artisan makes beautiful pottery from the region's clay.
- We bought bread from an artisan baker who uses a wood-fired oven.
- She is a true artisan in the ancient craft of bookbinding.
Advanced Usage
- "Artisan" as an adjective: In modern marketing, "artisan" is frequently used attributively (like an adjective) to describe products made in a traditional, non-mechanized way.
- They serve artisan cheese and artisan coffee.
- "Artisanal" (adjective): The related adjective "artisanal" is more common for describing the method or the product itself.
- The market specializes in artisanal foods.
Variants and Related Words
- Artisanal (adj): Relating to or characteristic of an artisan or their work.
- Artisanal techniques have been passed down for generations.
- Artisanship (n): The skill or work of an artisan; craftsmanship.
- The chair is a fine example of traditional artisanship.
Synonyms
- Craftsperson: A person who is skilled in a craft.
- Craftsman/Craftswoman: A worker skilled in a particular craft.
- Tradesperson: A person engaged in a trade, though this can be broader and less focused on handcrafting.
Antonyms
- Machine operator: A person who operates machinery for mass production.
- Factory worker: A worker in a large-scale industrial setting.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Artisan's touch": Refers to the distinctive quality or detail that results from skilled handwork.
- You can see the artisan's touch in the intricate carvings.
Noun
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a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
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