pianist
English
/ˈpi.ənɪst/, /ˈpi.ənɪst/
noun
Definitions
- A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.
- (World War II) A spy using radio or wireless telegraphy to keep in touch with headquarters during the Second World War
Etymology
Derived from French pianiste.
Origin
French
pianiste
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonpianist English
- pianiste English
- pianista Italian
- pianist Dutch, Flemish
- pianiste French
- pianistique French
- piano French
- ピアニスト Japanese
- пианист Bulgarian