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Journeyman: meaning, definitions and examples

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journeyman

 

[ หˆdส’ษœrnษชmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional role

A journeyman is a skilled worker who has completed an official apprenticeship qualification in a trade or craft. This term is often used in the context of professions such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. A journeyman is typically more experienced than an apprentice but is not yet considered a master in their field. They are capable of performing their work independently and may oversee apprentices. The title indicates that they have reached a certain level of expertise but are still on their career path, often working under the guidance of a master craftsman.

Synonyms

craftsman, tradesman, worker.

Examples of usage

  • He hired a journeyman electrician for the renovation.
  • As a journeyman plumber, she tackled complex drainage issues.
  • The journeyman carpenter crafted beautiful furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "journeyman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น artesรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเคฎเค  เคตเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geselle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tukang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะผะฐะนัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czeladnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compagnon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oficial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ™๋ จ๊ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ู„ ู…ุงู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odbornรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majster

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†Ÿ็ปƒๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrtni delavec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handverksmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะฑะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒกแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ustad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oficial

Etymology

The term 'journeyman' has its roots in the Middle Ages, originating from the Old French word 'journรฉe', meaning 'day'. It referred to the fact that these skilled tradesmen were paid by the day for their work, distinguishing them from apprentices, who were still in training, and masters, who could own their own workshops. In medieval guilds, one had to serve an apprenticeship before they could achieve the status of journeyman. Typically, the journeyman would take a travel journey, gaining experience and honing their skills throughout different regions before seeking a master to work under. Over time, the role of the journeyman evolved but has maintained its significance in the trade and craft industries, symbolizing a level of capability and independence in oneโ€™s profession.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,173, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.