artisanal

American  

[ahr-tuh-zuh-nl, ahr-tiz-uh-] / ˈɑr tə zə nl, ɑrˈtɪz ə- /

adjective

1. pertaining to or noting a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill.

   The men were taught artisanal occupations such as bricklaying and carpentry.

2. pertaining to or noting a high-quality or distinctive product made in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods.

   artisanal cheese;

   an artisanal bakery.

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Etymology

Origin of artisanal

First recorded in 1935–40; artisan + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Groups representing environmentalists, Indigenous people, artisanal fishers and Afro-Brazilian communities have gone to court to request an end to the drilling, which they see as a risk to a region rich in biodiversity.

From Barron's

Even a frozen pizza that’s not quite artisanal but somehow perfect.

From Salon

But in recent years informal - or artisanal - gold mining has expanded as the diamond reserves have been depleted.

From BBC

For a cozy yet eye-catching artisanal experience, brands Porter and Stone Island are coming together again to create limited edition bags, and for the first time, an apparel line.

From Los Angeles Times

At his press conference this week, Hichilema accused illegal artisanal miners of being behind the violence as his government was trying to crack down on this unregistered work.

From BBC