apprenticeships
|ap-pren-tice-ships|
/əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp/
(apprenticeship)
training period
Etymology
'apprenticeship' originates from Middle English, formed from the word 'apprentice' plus the suffix '-ship'. 'apprentice' itself comes from Old French 'aprentiz' (aprentis) meaning 'one who is learning'.
'apprenticeship' changed from Middle English forms such as 'aprenticeship' and eventually became the modern English word 'apprenticeship' by combination of 'apprentice' + '-ship'.
Initially, it meant 'the state or period of being an apprentice' and over time retained this core meaning while also coming to denote the broader system or programs of such training.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
programs or periods of training in which a person learns a trade or profession by working for an employer while receiving instruction.
Many companies offer apprenticeships to young people after they finish school.
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Noun 2
the system or practice of employing and training apprentices within an industry or organization.
Government initiatives aim to expand apprenticeships across multiple industries.
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Last updated: 2025/09/27 03:28