craftsperson en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɹæftspɝsən/ (US)
- /ˈkɹɑːftspɜːsən/ (UK)
- krăftsʹpûr-sən (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *krafjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *kraftuz Proto-West Germanic *kraftu Old English cræft Middle English craft English craft English -s- Latin persōna Anglo-Norman persouneder. Middle English persoun English person English craftsperson From craft + -s- + person.
Meanings
- Someone who is highly skilled at their trade; an artificer.
- A person who produces arts and crafts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| craftspeople | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| craftspersons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |