craftspeople

American  

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

plural noun

1. craftsmen and craftswomen collectively.

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Etymology

Origin of craftspeople

crafts(men) ( def. ) + people

Example Sentences

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

It is always disrespectful, though, especially since awards given during commercial breaks tend to be the awards for below-the-line craftspeople, whose work is just as important to a film as anyone else’s.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 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