Definition

A person who creates or arranges small pieces of colored materials to form a picture or pattern.

Example

The mosaicist spent hours carefully placing each tile to create a beautiful mural.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real mosaicist?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They create beautiful artworks using small pieces of glass or stone.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to see a mosaicist at work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mosaicist → It is formed from "mosaic" (from Latin *mosaicum*, meaning a work of mosaic) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A mosaicist is someone who creates or works with mosaics, which are artworks made from assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who creates beautiful artworks from small pieces ('mosaic') — that's what a mosaicist does.

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