artiste
|ar-tiste|
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/ɑrˈtiːst/
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/ɑːˈtiːst/
professional performer
Etymology
'artiste' originates from French, specifically the word 'artiste', where the root 'art-' ultimately comes from Latin 'ars'/'artis' meaning 'skill' or 'craft'.
'artiste' was borrowed into English from French (modern French 'artiste'); French 'artiste' itself comes from Italian 'artista', which derives from Latin 'ars' (genitive 'artis').
Initially it meant 'a skilled person in the arts' and over time came to be used especially for performers and sometimes acquired a nuance of theatricality or stylish affectation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a professional entertainer or performer, especially a singer, dancer, or stage artist often regarded for skill or theatrical presence.
She established herself as an acclaimed artiste in the city's theatre scene.
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Noun 2
a person regarded as having flair or pretension in artistic matters; sometimes used ironically to suggest affectation.
He calls himself an artiste, though some find his manner a bit pretentious.
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Last updated: 2025/10/24 10:40