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violinist

Violinist (noun) means a person who plays the violin. Example: “The violinist tuned her instrument before the concert began.”

noun
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A person who plays the violin.
"The violinist tuned her instrument before the concert began."
"He has trained as a violinist since he was six years old."

How to use violinist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job or skill is playing the violin.

Common pairings
a concert violinist a talented violinist lead violinist

Word forms

violinists plural

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Etymology

From violin plus the suffix -ist, which marks someone who plays an instrument or practices a skill.

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What does “violinist” mean?

The word “violinist” means a person who plays the violin. In plain terms, someone whose job or skill is playing the violin.

How do you use “violinist” in a sentence?

Here is “violinist” used in a sentence: “The violinist tuned her instrument before the concert began.”

What part of speech is “violinist”?

“Violinist” is a noun.

What is the meaning of violinist?

"violinist" (noun) means a person who plays the violin.

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