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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Blue Ridge has developed a reputation for its strong community of artists and craftspeople. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 Partner with regional artisans and craftspeople to preserve heritage craftsmanship while enhancing supply chain flexibility. Gjoko Muratovski, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Loewe may be entering a new chapter, but the house’s commitment to supporting the work of the world’s most accomplished and inventive craftspeople isn’t showing any signs of wavering. Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 Hollywood studios and craftspeople may be busy agonizing over the proper role of AI’s potential within the film industry, but Chinese studios aren’t slowing down. Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for craftspeople

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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 12 Jul. 2025.

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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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