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 specializes in creating portraits

Example:
The famous portraitist captured the queen's likeness perfectly.
She hired a skilled portraitist to paint her family.