Apprentice vs. Journeyman

Apprentice vs. Journeyman — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Apprentice and Journeyman

Apprenticenoun

A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

Journeymannoun

a tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman

Apprenticenoun

(historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.

Journeymannoun

a competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day

Apprenticenoun

(dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.

Journeymannoun

(sports) a player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career

The Los Angeles Lakers added journeyman forward Bob McAdoo to their roster in hopes that he could help them win a title.
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Apprenticeverb

(transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.

Journeymannoun

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

Apprenticeverb

(transitive) To be an apprentice to.

Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.

Apprenticenoun

works for an expert to learn a trade

Apprenticeverb

be or work as an apprentice;

She apprenticed with the great master

Apprenticeadjective

in training;

an apprentice carpenter
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