artificer
Translation
artificer, craftsman, inventor
Examples
He was a master artificer of clocks.
He was a master artificer of clocks.
The ancient artificers created beautiful jewelry.
The ancient artificers created beautiful jewellery.
Grammar Patterns
an artificer of ((sth.)) a skilled creator of (sth.) He is an artificer of fine furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: craftsman, artisan, maker, inventor
Etymology
From Latin 'artifex', from 'ars' (art, skill) + '-fex' (maker, from 'facere' - to make). Literally 'art-maker'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'arti-' (art) + '-fic-' (make, like in 'fiction') + '-er' (person). An 'art-maker'.