noun
organist
Organist (noun) means a musician who plays the organ. Example: “The church organist played a hymn as the guests took their seats.”
noun
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A musician who plays the organ.
"The church organist played a hymn as the guests took their seats."
How to use organist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose instrument is the organ.
Common pairings
church organist
skilled organist
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Word forms
- Plural
- organists
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Etymology
From French organiste, ultimately from Latin organum.
Rhymes for organist
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What does “organist” mean?
The word “organist” means a musician who plays the organ. In plain terms, someone whose instrument is the organ.
How do you use “organist” in a sentence?
Here is “organist” used in a sentence: “The church organist played a hymn as the guests took their seats.”
What part of speech is “organist”?
“Organist” is a noun.
Where does the word “organist” come from?
The word “organist” comes from Latin. From French organiste, ultimately from Latin organum.
