1585-95; < Medieval Latinorganista; equivalent to organ(um) organ + -ista-ist
Examples from the web for organist
She had a talent as an organist and won a scholarship to study the instrument.
Esteemed organist and choir director for many parishes over six decades.
He became a music teacher and organist, until a series of events led him to painting.
British Dictionary definitions for organist
organist
/ˈɔːɡənɪst/
noun
1.
a person who plays the organ
Word Origin and History for organist
n.
1590s, from organ + -ist, or from or influenced by Middle French organiste, from Medieval Latin organista "one who plays an organ," from Latin organum (see organ).