artificer
artificer · artificers
Someone who is skilled in their tradeSomeone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
UK/ɑːˈtɪfɪsə/US/ɑɹˈtɪfəsɚ/
Meaning
5 sensesSomeone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
An inventor.
A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.
A trickster.
A savant.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English artificer, from Middle French artificier, from Latin artificiarius.From Middle English artificer, from Middle French artificier, from Latin artificiarius.
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Forms
plural: artificers| Singular | artificer |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft:artisan
- an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc.:armorerarmourer
- someone who is the first to think of or make something:inventordiscoverer
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedopificer
Derivedartificership