Definitions

1. noun

A skilled craftsman or artisan who has completed an apprenticeship and has some experience in the trade, but is not yet a master.

“The journeyman electrician was hired to repair the faulty wiring in the office building.”

2. noun

A person who is at a stage in their career or life where they are learning and gaining experience, but are not yet at a position of authority or expertise.

“The young journalist was a journeyman reporter, working her way up the ranks to become a top investigative journalist.”