Synonyms for artificer
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Inventor
2. Artisan
artisan, craftsman, craftsperson, artist, mechanic dated
Other
armorer US, armourer UK, manufacturer
Definitions
- n. 1
Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
- n. 2
An inventor.
Forms
- Plural
- artificers → inventors, discoverers, artisans, craftsmen…
Choose the right word
Artist, artificer and artisan are all from the root of art, but artist holds to the esthetic sense, while artificer and artisan follow the mechanical or industrial sense of the word (see ART under SCIENCE).
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- inventor Yes, he is an inventor, if I understood correctly.
- artisan My artisan pride cannot tolerate such sloppiness.
- craftsman This jewel was handmade by a local craftsman.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| artificer | steady | |
| inventor | steady | |
| discoverer | falling | |
| artisan | steady | |
| craftsman | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- artist2
- 7 letters
- artisan3, armorer
- 8 letters
- mechanic3, inventor3, armourer
- 9 letters
- craftsman2
- 10 letters
- discoverer4
- 12 letters
- manufacturer5, craftsperson
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (artist2 = 2 syllables).