1. plural of metallist; people who work with metal, such as metalworkers or craftspeople who shape and form metal
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'metalworkers'; can refer to artisans, craftspeople, or industrial workers
2. people who advocate for or support the use of metal as a monetary standard, especially the gold standard
Usage: historical or economic context; less common in modern usage

Examples

• The metallists in the workshop crafted intricate bronze sculptures.
• Medieval metallists developed new techniques for forging steel.
• The guild of metallists maintained high standards for their apprentices.
• Modern metallists use both traditional and contemporary methods.
• Nineteenth-century metallists debated the merits of the gold standard.