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executant

Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɛkjʊt(ə)nt, ɛg-/

formal
Definition of executant

noun

  • a person who puts something into effect:executants of the royal will
  • an artist or musician: she could play, though not an advanced executant

adjective

  • relating to artistic creation or the performance of music: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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