meister means A person of great skill or authority in a particular field. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.
meister is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯stə(r)/.
Why “meister” is a great word
MEISTER — [Noun] A person of great skill or authority in a particular field. From German Meister ("master, highly skilled tradesman; champion"), from Old High German meistar, from Latin magister ("master, chief, teacher"). Unlike "master," a term of diffuse control, or "maestro," one of artistic elevation, a meister roots expertise in the tangible craft of the guild—the cabinetmaker whose dovetail joints need no glue, the brewmaster whose recipe is municipal law, and the spinmeister's flawless command of a narrative. It forges a secular priesthood where authority is earned through a thousand meticulous repetitions, a title worn like a tool on one's belt.
Etymology
From German Meister (“master, highly skilled tradesman; champion”), from Old High German meistar, from Latin magister, whence also English master, mister, magister, and maestro, making all these words doublets of each other.
noun
- A person of great skill or authority in a particular field“The designated leaders so far include superstars like Harold Varmus, a Nobel laureate, and Eric Lander, genome meister.”