/ˈɑːtɪst/

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Meaning

A person who makes art, such as paintings, drawings, or music.

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Word origin

From French artiste, from Latin ars, meaning skill or art.

Origin
French
Root
artiste

Grammar

Gender
Pluralartists

Examples

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"Artist" is a person who makes art.

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"Artists" is the plural, meaning more than one artist.

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Here "artist" tells us what she does.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 2: artist, unite, due and 7 more words.