Apprentice

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈpɹɛntɪs/

Alternative forms

• apprentise obsolete

Origin

Old French aprentis, plural of aprentif, from the verb aprendre, Late Latin apprendō, from Classical Latin apprehendō.

Full definition of apprentice

Noun

1. A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
2. (historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
3. (dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.

Verb

1. (transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
2. (transitive) To be an apprentice to.Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.