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craftspeople

American  
[krafts-pee-puhl, krahfts-] / ˈkræftsˌpi pəl, ˈkrɑfts- /

plural noun

  1. craftsmen and craftswomen collectively.


Etymology

Origin of craftspeople

crafts(men) ( def. ) + people

Example Sentences

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Each episode, The Repair Shop features different people having personal loved pieces restored by expert craftspeople.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The production slowdown has been especially acute for behind-the-scenes craftspeople who make up the bulk of the entertainment industry’s middle-class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

So from the biggest stars down to, you know, relatively unknown craftspeople, all get invited to this luncheon at the Beverly Hilton hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Until Friday, Amdjarass hosts dance troupes, musicians, traditional storytellers, craftspeople, cooks and nomadic camel drivers from across the vast region.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

A city provides goods and services for its surrounding area, exchanging food from the countryside for the products of its sophisticated craftspeople.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann