A2 — Elementarynoun
mestiere
trade, craft, occupation
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
professionelavoroartigianatoarte
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
dilettantismohobbypassatempoinattività
Usage note
'Mestiere' = trade/craft (often manual). 'Professione' = profession (higher education). 'Artigianato' = craftsmanship. 'Arte' = art/skill. 'Dilettantismo' = amateurism (opposite).
Example
"Il falegname esercita un antico mestiere."
"The carpenter practices an ancient trade."
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