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journeymen


Meanings
  • noun

    A journeyman is a skilled tradesperson or craftsman who has completed an apprenticeship but is not yet a master.

    - "The journeyman electrician worked diligently to install the new wiring."
    - "The carpenter's journeyman helped his master build a beautiful piece of furniture."

Rhymes
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journeywoman , preambleman
Variants
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journeyman , journeymen
Etymology
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Derived from the Old French word 'journee,' meaning 'day,' a journeyman is someone who works for a day's wage.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'journeyman' is still used today in various trades, such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

  2. In medieval Europe, journeymen often traveled from town to town to find work, forming a significant part of the itinerant population.


Related Concepts
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  1. Apprentice: An apprentice is someone who learns a trade or craft from a master craftsman or journeyman.

  2. Guild: A guild is an association of artisans or merchants, controlling the trade and setting the prices and standards in their craft.


Culture
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Journeymen have played an essential role in history, particularly during the Middle Ages when guilds controlled the crafts. They traveled from town to town, seeking employment and learning new skills.

How to Memorize "journeymen"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a tool belt and carrying a hammer, wearing the clothing of a skilled tradesperson.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a skilled craftsman working on a project.

  3. mnemonics

    - Journeyman: A Jack-of-all-trades, Master of some.


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