Tradesman

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Tradesman

Tradesman (pronunciation: /ˈtreɪdzmən/) is a term used to describe a skilled manual worker who specializes in a particular trade or craft. The term is often used to refer to individuals who work in fields such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Etymology

The term "tradesman" is derived from the Middle English word "trade," meaning "path" or "course," and the suffix "-man," which denotes a person. Thus, a tradesman is a person who follows a particular path or course of work.

Related Terms

  • Apprentice: An individual who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, often for a fixed period of time.
  • Journeyman: A worker or craftsman who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully educated in a trade or craft, but not yet a master.
  • Master Craftsman: A tradesman who has demonstrated a high degree of skill and proficiency in their trade, often through a combination of experience, training, and passing an examination.
  • Skilled Worker: A worker who has specialized training or a learned skill-set to perform the work.
  • Blue-Collar Worker: A working-class person who performs manual labor.

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