Artisan
/ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/noun
A skilled manual worker or craftsman who creates or produces items by hand.
Did you know?The term 'artisan' is linked to the Latin 'ars', meaning 'art' or 'skill', highlighting the sacred nature of craftsmanship in ancient societies.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
artis
“Skill, craft, or art.”
Old French
Old French
artisane
“A skilled worker or craftsman.”
Middle English
Middle English
artisane
“A person skilled in a craft.”
Modern English
English
artisan
“A skilled manual worker engaged in a trade.”