Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apprentice

Noun
/əˈprɛntɪs/
Definition
A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
Examples
  • John is an apprentice carpenter, learning how to build furniture.
  • She started her career as an apprentice in a law firm.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is undergoing training to gain skills in a particular profession or craft, often working under the supervision of an experienced worker.
Synonyms
  • trainee
  • learner
  • novice
  • intern