English edit

Etymology edit

miniature +‎ -ist

Noun edit

miniaturist (plural miniaturists)

  1. An artist who paints miniature figures or scenes.
  2. A person who creates or collects miniature figurines (such as dolls).
    • 1998, Andrea Barham, Dolls' House Accessories, Fixtures & Fittings:
      Power scissors   Every miniaturist should have a pair.
    • 2004, Catriona Hall, The Miniature Costumier: Removable Clothing for Dolls' House People:
      The miniaturist's hobby is as varied as the people who pursue it.
    • 2006, Brian Long, The Authentic Tudor & Stuart Dolls' House:
      There are many smaller devices to be found, particularly in Scotland, which are more suited to the miniaturist.

Related terms edit

Romanian edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from French miniaturiste.

Noun edit

miniaturist m (plural miniaturiști)

  1. miniaturist

Declension edit