journeyman
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/ˈdʒɜːrnimən/
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/ˈdʒɜːnimən/
A person who has completed an apprenticeship and is now working for someone else, but is not yet a master of their trade.
After completing his apprenticeship, John became a journeyman carpenter, working on various construction projects.
A person who is competent at their job but not exceptionally talented or innovative.
Although she was a journeyman in her field, her dedication to her work was admirable.