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craftsperson

[ krafts-pur-suhn, krahfts- ]
/ ˈkræftsˌpɜr sən, ˈkrɑfts- /
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noun

a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan.

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Origin of craftsperson

First recorded in 1970–75; crafts(man) + -person

usage note for craftsperson

See -person.

Words nearby craftsperson

craft apprenticeship, craft beer, Craftint, craftsman, craftspeople, craftsperson, craftswoman, craft union, craftwork, crafty, crag
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Words related to craftsperson

artisan, maker, manufacturer, mechanic, specialist, blacksmith, artificer, machinist, smith, technician, wright