/mjuːˈzɪʃ.ən/
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Translation
A person who plays or writes music, especially as a job.
Word origin
From Old French musicien, built from musique, from Latin musica.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- musica
- English cognates
- music
Grammar
Gender
Pluralmusicians
Examples
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A musician is anyone who plays music.
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We often use it for people who play very well.
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A professional musician earns money from music.
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