A.one who practises any art or trade, ἀ. τῶν καλῶν κἀγαθῶν ἔργων, opp. ἰδιώτης, X.Cyr.1.5.11; “λόγων” D.H.Is.2; “σοφίης” IG3.1322; esp. = ἀθλητής, Ar.Pl.585, Pl.R.403esq., Isoc.2.11; Διόνυσος ἀ., title of comedy by Aristomenes.
II. hermit or monk, Ph.1.643.