craftspeople

plural noun

crafts·​peo·​ple ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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Aimone designed the boutique himself and tapped Italian architects and craftspeople to help realize it. Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 According to the museum’s leadership, each element—from the handrails to the monumental (but movable) steel doors and terrazzo floors—was contributed by Polish craftspeople. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Product Managers: The Artisans And Conductors Of Innovation Like master craftspeople, product managers shape raw ideas into refined products, understanding every nuance and detail of their creations. Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The effort to unionize VFX workers at SNL is part of a broader move by IATSE to represent these craftspeople across the industry. Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for craftspeople 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craftspeople was in 1857

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“Craftspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftspeople. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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craftspeople

noun
crafts·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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