Artist Meaning
/ˈɑːtɪst/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who creates art.
nounA person who creates art., A person who creates art as an occupation.
Sentence Examples
I am not an artist. I never had the knack for it.
The artist captured the charm of the lady.
Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The talented ____ painted a vibrant mural on the city wall.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The famous ____ finished his new painting after working for many months.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er- Proto-Indo-European *h₂értis Proto-Italic *artis Latin ars Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -ista Late Latin artistader. French artisteder. English artist From French artiste, from Late Latin artista, from ars (“art”). Doublet of artiste. Displaced native Old English cræftiga. By surface analysis, art + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The talented ____ painted a vibrant mural on the city wall.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The famous ____ finished his new painting after working for many months.