Apprentice Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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apprentice
[ษหprentษชs ]
Definitions
Context #1 | Noun
job training
A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The apprentice worked closely with the master carpenter to learn the craft.
- She started as an apprentice at the law firm before becoming a successful lawyer.
Context #2 | Noun
historical context
In the past, a person who was legally bound to work for another for a specific period in return for instruction in a trade.
Synonyms
indentured servant, protรฉgรฉ.
Examples of usage
- During the Middle Ages, young boys were often apprenticed to craftsmen to learn a skill.
Translations
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Origin of 'apprentice'
The word 'apprentice' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'aprentiz', meaning 'someone learning.' It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a person learning a trade from a skilled employer.