meister
meister Lexical Profile
meister Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A master or expert in a specified field, art, or activity, often used in combination with another noun.
"The veteran strategist was widely regarded as a political spinmeister during the election campaign."
In Germany and German-speaking countries, a title conferred upon a master craftsman who is certified to practice a trade independently and train apprentices.
"After years of rigorous apprenticeship and examinations, the cabinetmaker finally earned the title of meister."
Word Nuance & Usage
In colloquial American English, 'meister' is frequently attached as a humorous suffix or compound element (as in 'spinmeister' or 'party-meister') to denote someone known for a particular activity or skill.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from German Meister ('master'), which ultimately derives via Old High German meistar from Latin magister ('chief, director, teacher').
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