Need another word that means the same as “artisan”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “artisan” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Artisan” are: artificer, craftsman, journeyman, craftswoman, craftsperson, mechanic, technician, operative, maker, smith, wright
Artisan as a Noun
Definitions of "Artisan" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “artisan” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
- (of food or drink) made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients.
- A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft.
Synonyms of "Artisan" as a noun (11 Words)
artificer | An enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc. |
craftsman | (in the UK) a qualified private soldier in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. As an actor he was a consummate craftsman. |
craftsperson | A person who is skilled at making things by hand (used as a neutral alternative). |
craftswoman | A female worker skilled in a particular craft. The expert craftswoman teaches traditional building techniques. |
journeyman | A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft. A journeyman carpenter. |
maker | A person who makes things. A cabinetmaker. |
mechanic | A skilled worker who repairs and maintains vehicle engines and other machinery. A car mechanic. |
operative | A worker, especially one in a manufacturing industry. A CIA operative. |
smith | United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886. We do not know whether the metals were mined and smelted by the smith or purchased from miners. |
technician | Someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique. A laboratory technician. |
wright | A maker or builder. |
Usage Examples of "Artisan" as a noun
- Britain's artisan cheeses.
- Street markets where local artisans display handwoven textiles, painted ceramics, and leather goods.
- The growing appreciation of artisan foods.
Associations of "Artisan" (30 Words)
accomplished | Successfully completed or brought to an end. A very elegant and accomplished person. |
adept | Very skilled or proficient at something. Adept in handicrafts. |
adroit | Quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. An adroit technician. |
competence | The ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Courses to improve the competence of staff. |
competent | Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient. The London Stock Exchange is the competent authority under the Financial Services Act. |
craft | An aircraft or spaceship. The craft of cobbling. |
craftsman | A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft. As an actor he was a consummate craftsman. |
craftsmanship | Skill in an occupation or trade. I admire his engineering skills and craftsmanship. |
deft | Neatly skilful and quick in one’s movements. The script was both deft and literate. |
dexterous | Showing or having skill, especially with the hands. A dexterous keyboard player. |
dextrous | Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands. |
expert | A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully. He had received expert academic advice. |
handcraft | Make something by hand. She has been handcrafting furniture for decades. |
handmade | Made by hand, not by machine, and typically therefore of superior quality. Delicate handmade baby dresses. |
mason | A Freemason. The chief mason at Westminster Abbey. |
master | Make a master copy of a film or recording. He acceded to his master s wishes. |
practiced | Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. A practiced marksman. |
proficiency | A high degree of skill; expertise. He demonstrated his proficiency in Chinese. |
proficient | A person who is proficient. I was proficient at my job. |
seasoned | Aged or processed. Seasoned flour. |
skill | The ability to do something well; expertise. The skills of cookery. |
skilled | (of work) requiring special abilities or training. Skilled draughtsmen. |
skillful | Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. The effect was achieved by skillful retouching. |
tanner | A person who is employed to tan animal hides. Skincare companies are coming to the rescue of consumers with sunless tanners. |
technique | A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure. He has excellent technique. |
toolmaker | Someone skilled in making or repairing tools. |
veteran | A serviceman who has seen considerable active service. A Vietnam veteran. |
weaver | A person who weaves fabric. |
workmanlike | Worthy of a good workman. The book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index. |
workmanship | Skill in an occupation or trade. Cracks on the motorway were caused by poor workmanship. |