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Meaning of journeyman

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

journeyman

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɜːnimən//ˈdʒɝnimən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman

  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

    Example: The Los Angeles Lakers added journeyman forward Bob McAdoo to their roster in hopes that he could help them win a title.