musician

UK: mjuːˈzɪʃən | US: mjuːˈzɪʃən

Definition
  1. n. a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession.

Structure
music <art of sound>ian <person who does>
Etymology

The word "musician" combines "music," derived from the Greek "mousikē" (art of the Muses), with the suffix "-ian," indicating a person associated with a specific activity. Originally tied to the Muses in Greek mythology, "music" evolved to denote the art form itself, while "-ian" (from Latin "-ianus") marks practitioners. The fusion reflects a professional identity rooted in artistic tradition.

Examples
  1. The musician practiced the violin for hours every day.

  2. She aspired to become a professional musician like her idol.

  3. The jazz musician improvised a stunning solo.

  4. Local musicians gathered for the annual festival.

  5. As a musician, he composed scores for films and theater.