craftsperson
part of speech
noun (a craftsperson, craftspeople or craftspersons)
meaning for a pupil
A craftsperson is someone who makes things skilfully by hand, such as pots, furniture, jewellery or baskets. tree →
sense in the lessons
A gender-neutral word for craftsman or craftswoman, used in museums, fairs and history lessons about medieval guilds, apprentices and trades. It tells the reader the person is skilled and careful. Phrases: «a skilled craftsperson», «local craftspeople».
examples
- A craftsperson carved the wooden chair by hand. tree →
- The craft fair is full of local craftspeople. tree →
- In the Middle Ages, a young apprentice learned from a craftsperson. tree →
- The potter is a craftsperson who makes bowls on a wheel. tree →
- It takes years of practice to become a skilled craftsperson. tree →
- The museum showed tools used by craftspeople long ago. tree →
note
Plural is usually craftspeople. Related: craftsman, craftswoman, craft, craftsmanship (the skill shown in the work), crafty (which means cunning — a trap!).
Trees and pragmatics
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