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

A musician who plays the organ.

"The church organist played a hymn as the guests took their seats."

How to use organist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose instrument is the organ.

Common pairings

church organist skilled organist

organists plural

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The church _____ played a hymn as the guests took their seats.

From French organiste, ultimately from Latin organum.

Origin: Latin

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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.