apprenticeship — A period of time working as an apprentice to learn a trade or profession
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A period of time working as an apprentice to learn a trade or profession
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈprentɪsʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- After his apprenticeship at the bakery, Tom could make croissants that would make French bakers weep with joy.
- The plumbing apprenticeship taught him that water always finds the most expensive way to cause damage.
- Many students choose apprenticeships over university to gain practical work experience.
apprenticeship
NOUN[/əˈprentɪsʃɪp/]
A period of time working as an apprentice to learn a trade or profession
The young blacksmith's apprenticeship begins with hammering his very first horseshoe.
From apprenticeship to citizenship to leadership!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'apprendre' (to learn), which comes from Latin 'apprendere' (to grasp or seize). Historically, apprenticeship referred to the traditional system of craft training in which skilled artisans transmitted their techniques and knowledge to young learners through hands-on instruction.
Breakdown
apprentice (a learner or novice tradesperson) + -ship (a suffix denoting a state, condition, or relationship). The base 'apprentice' itself comes from Old French 'aprentis', derived from 'apprendre' (to learn).
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📝Examples
“After his apprenticeship at the bakery, Tom could make croissants that would make French bakers weep with joy.”
“The plumbing apprenticeship taught him that water always finds the most expensive way to cause damage.”
“Many students choose apprenticeships over university to gain practical work experience.”
“His apprenticeship in the kitchen was so intense that he dreamed about chopping onions for weeks.”
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