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The artisan made a wooden bowl.
What does Artisan mean?
An artisan is a skilled craftsperson.
Dictionary definition
A person who makes things skillfully by hand.
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The market sold bread, jewelry, and pottery made by artisans.
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An artisan often combines careful technique with creativity and tradition.
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What is an artisan?
An artisan is someone who makes things skillfully by hand.
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Which word is closest in meaning to artisan?
Craftsperson is close in meaning to artisan in this dictionary entry.
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Machine contrasts with artisan in this dictionary entry.
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WordArtisan.
Partnoun.
MeaningArtisan means An artisan is a skilled craftsperson.
ExampleExample: The artisan made a wooden bowl.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ar · tuh · zun
- Strongest beat
- ar
- Ending
- zun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ar.
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Synonyms
Words like Artisan
craftspersonUse for someone skilled at making things by hand.
makerUse for someone who creates things.
Antonyms
Opposite words
machineUse as a contrast to handmade work.
mass producerUse for someone or something that makes many items in the same way.
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Word family
Artisan word family
Base word
artisan
noun
artisans
More than one skilled craftsperson.
adjective
artisanal
Made in a traditional or skilled handmade way.
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An artisan is a skilled craftsperson.
Common mix-up
Artisan is not the same as machine. Artisan means an artisan is a skilled craftsperson.
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