noun
journeyman
Journeyman (noun) means a tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship or equivalent educational path in a trade.
noun
1
A tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship or equivalent educational path in a trade.
2
A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day.
3
A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career.
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Etymology
From Middle English jorneman; from journe (from Old French jornee (“a day's work, a journey”)) and mon; equivalent to journey + -man.
Rhymes for journeyman
Lyman
layman
Cayman
bogeyman
handyman
everyman
ferryman
candyman
clergyman
countryman
highwayman
assemblyman
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of journeyman?
"journeyman" (noun) means a tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship or equivalent educational path in a trade.
What are the different meanings of journeyman?
"journeyman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship or equivalent educational path in a trade; 2. A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day; 3. A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career.