noun
maestro
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noun
1
A master of an art, especially a distinguished composer, conductor, or performer.
"The maestro raised his baton and the orchestra fell silent."
"Critics called her the greatest maestro of her generation."
2
Prison slang for a senior or respected inmate.
"The younger inmates deferred to him as the wing's maestro."
How to Use Maestro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term of respect for a highly skilled artist, usually a conductor or musician.
Common pairings
a musical maestro
the maestro conducted
Word Forms
maestros plural, maestri plural
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Etymology
From Italian maestro ("master"), from Latin magister.