tradesperson
|trades/per/son|
B2
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/ˈtreɪdzˌpɜrsən/
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/ˈtreɪdzˌpɜːsən/
skilled worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tradesperson' originates from the combination of 'trade' and 'person', where 'trade' meant 'a skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills'.
Historical Evolution
'trade' evolved from the Old English word 'træd', meaning 'path or course', and 'person' from the Latin 'persona', meaning 'character or mask'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'trade' referred to a path or course, but over time it evolved to mean a skilled job or craft.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person engaged in a particular trade or craft, especially one requiring manual skills.
The tradesperson repaired the broken pipe efficiently.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 22:16