Meaning of the word portraitist in English

What does portraitist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

portraitist

US /ˈpɔːr.trɪt̬.ɪst/
UK /ˈpɔː.trə.tɪst/

Noun

an artist who paints, draws, or photographs portraits (= pictures of people):

Example:
Reynolds was the leading portraitist of his generation.