craftsperson

[ krafts-pur-suh n, krahfts- ]

/ ˈkræftsˌpɜr sən, ˈkrɑfts- /

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noun

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

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

craft beer, craft union, craftint, craftsman, craftspeople, craftsperson, craftswoman, craftwork, crafty, crag, craggy

Origin of craftsperson

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

Usage note

Definition for craftsperson (2 of 2)

craftspeople

[ krafts-pee-puh l, krahfts- ]

/ ˈkræftsˌpi pəl, ˈkrɑfts- /

plural noun

craftsmen and craftswomen collectively.

Origin of craftspeople

crafts(men) + people

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