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executant

Syllabification: (ex·ec·u·tant)
Pronunciation: /igˈzekyətənt/

formal
Definition of executant

noun

  • a person who carries something into effect:executants of the publisher’s will
  • a person who performs music or makes a work of art or craft.

adjective

  • of or relating to the performance of music or the making of works of art or craft:music is both an art and an executant skill

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French exécutant 'carrying out', present participle of exécuter (see execute)

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