Definition of journeyman

journeymannoun

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/ˈdʒɜːnimən//ˈdʒɜːrnimən/

The term "journeyman" originated during the medieval guild system in Europe. Guilds were organizations of skilled craftsmen and tradespeople that regulated the careers of their members and set standards for their craft. A journeyman was an experienced worker who had completed an apprenticeship and was hired as a skilled laborer by a master craftsman. The word "journeyman" comes from the Old French word "jornée", meaning "a day's work". In the guild system, a journeyman was required to work for a specified period under the supervision of a master craftsman, typically several years, in order to hone his skills and learn the master's trade secrets. After this period, the journeyman could become a master craftsman himself, provided he could pass a rigorous examination and demonstrate his mastery of the craft. The guild system declined in the 19th century but the term "journeyman" has persisted as a general term for an experienced and skilled worker, regardless of whether they have completed an apprenticeship or not.

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(in the past) a person who was trained to do a particular job and who then worked for somebody else

(trong quá khứ) một người được đào tạo để làm một công việc cụ thể và sau đó làm việc cho người khác

a person who has training and experience in a job and is a reliable but not a brilliant worker

một người được đào tạo và có kinh nghiệm trong công việc và là một công nhân đáng tin cậy nhưng không phải là một công nhân xuất sắc