executant

[ ig-zek-yuh-tuhnt ]

noun

1. a person who executes or performs, especially musically.

adjective

1. of or relating to a performer, especially a musician.
2. performing, especially in public.

executant

/ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtənt /

noun

1. a performer, esp of musical works

Word History and Origins

Origin of executant¹

From the French word exécutant, dating back to 1855–60. See execute, -ant