apprenticeship
UK[əˈprentɪsʃɪp]US[əˈprentɪsʃɪp]
n
a period of time working as an apprentice; the position of an apprentice
n
the system or practice of training people for a job by having them work under a skilled person for a set period
Morpheme Breakdown
apprentice
ship
apprentice
ship
Etymology
the word 'apprenticeship' is built upon the core noun 'apprentice', which itself originates from the old french 'aprentis', signifying a learner. this french term derives from the vulgar latin verb 'apprendere', meaning 'to learn' or 'to grasp,' which is also the source of the english verb 'apprehend.' the suffix '-ship' is a native english morpheme from old english '-scipe,' used to form abstract nouns indicating a state, condition, or office. therefore, 'apprenticeship' literally translates to 'the state or condition of being a learner,' a concept that has evolved to specifically denote the formalized period of training under a master of a trade or profession.
Analysis
Structure: apprentice + ship
apprentice (from old french 'aprentis', meaning learner, from vulgar latin 'apprendere', to learn); ship (from old english '-scipe', a noun-forming suffix denoting state, condition, or quality)
Examples
he served a five-year apprenticeship with a master carpenter.
the company offers a paid apprenticeship in software development.
she completed her apprenticeship and became a licensed electrician.