traineeship
|train/ee/ship|
B2
/ˈtreɪˌniːˌʃɪp/
training period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'traineeship' originates from the English word 'trainee,' which is derived from 'train,' meaning 'to teach or instruct.' The suffix '-ship' denotes a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'trainee' evolved from the Old French word 'trainer,' which meant 'to drag or pull,' and eventually became the modern English word 'train' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'train' meant 'to drag or pull,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to teach or instruct.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of training for a job or profession, often as part of a formal program.
She completed her traineeship at a prestigious law firm.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45