Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin artista ("artist").
The modern meaning "circus player" developed in the nineteenth century under influence from French artiste.
Noun
artist (plural artists)
- A person who creates art.
- A person who creates art as an occupation.
- A person who is skilled at some activity
Derived terms
- artistic
- artistically
- artistry
- con artist
- escape artist
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