Synonyms for

Artisans

Verb / ˈɑ:rtʌzʌnz / Another word for artisans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Artisans are skilled workers who make things by hand.

Synonyms & similar words

artisan craftsman journeyman artificer craftspeople craftsmen craftswomen makers producers manufacturers creators builders fabricators artificers smiths handicrafters artists artificers craftsfolk craftsmanship handiwork workmanship production

Synonyms by register

Formal

craftsmen skilled workers tradesmen

Informal

makers hands pros

Literary

adepts virtuosos

Antonyms

mass producers factory workers industrialists mechanics laborers unskilled workers

Common collocations

  • local artisans
  • skilled artisans
  • artisan bread
  • artisan cheese
  • artisan crafts
  • artisan market
  • artisan movement
  • artisan jewelry

Word family

noun artisan
adjective artisanal

Usage note

Artisans typically refers to individuals skilled in a craft, often producing handmade goods. It can sometimes imply a higher quality or unique product compared to mass-produced items.

Example sentences

  1. The artisans in the market sell handmade jewelry.
  2. My grandfather was an artisan who made furniture.
  3. The artisan carefully crafted the vase on the pottery wheel.
  4. The artisanal bread at the bakery is delicious.
  5. The artisanal cheese is made from locally sourced milk.

Quotes

  • "Artisans have the ability to create something out of nothing and make it beautiful." - Mark Manson
  • "The work of artisans is not only a product of their hands, but also of their hearts." - Paulo Coelho
  • "Artisans are the true keepers of tradition." - Unknown

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