Person who has either: (1) completed an accredited apprenticeship in his/her craft, or (2) who has completed the equivalent of an apprenticeship in length and content of work experience and all other requirements in the craft which has workers classified as journeyman in the apprenticeable occupation
If you refer to someone as a journeyman, you mean that they have the basic skill which their job requires, but are not very talented or original. Douglas was a 29-year-old journeyman fighter, erratic in his previous fights
Formerly, a man hired to work by the day; now, commonly, one who has mastered a handicraft or trade; distinguished from apprentice and from master workman
One who has finished their education as an apprentice and is ready to be employed elsewhere Historicaly the Journeyman traveled to other jobs to learn what could be learned and then moved on until ready to become a "Master" Many journeymen never become masters and simply remain skilled workers in their field
{i} person who has studied a trade and is qualified to work with or under a professional; qualified worker, experienced laborer; one who does work for another and is paid by the day; artificer, artisan, skilled worker