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journeyman

jour·ney·man [ júrnimən ] (plural jour·ney·men [ júrni mən ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody with ordinary competence: a competent and reliable but unexceptional performer or exponent of something
a good journeyman violinist

2. qualified artisan: an artisan who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully trained and qualified but still works for an employer
a journeyman electrician

[15th century. Literally, somebody qualified to work for a daily wage rather than as an apprentice]
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