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miniaturist en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Italian miniaturabor. English miniature Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English miniaturist From miniature + -ist.

Meanings

1. An artist who paints miniature figures or scenes.
2. A person who creates or collects miniature figurines (such as dolls).
   • There are many smaller devices to be found, particularly in Scotland, which are more suited to the miniaturist. 2006, Brian Long, The Authentic Tudor & Stuart Dolls' House:
   • The miniaturist's hobby is as varied as the people who pursue it. 2004, Catriona Hall, The Miniature Costumier: Removable Clothing for Dolls' House People:
   • Power scissors Every miniaturist should have a pair. 1998, Andrea Barham, Dolls' House Accessories, Fixtures & Fittings:

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Relateds

miniaturism · miniature