trainee

American  

[trey-nee] / treɪˈni /

noun

1. a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.

2. an enlisted person undergoing military training. train.

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trainee British  

/ treɪˈniː /

noun

1. 1. a person undergoing training

   2. ( as modifier )

      a trainee journalist

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Etymology

Origin of trainee

First recorded in 1840–50; train + -ee

Example Sentences

The FAA has brought in 2,026 new controllers in the latest fiscal year, bringing its workforce of controllers and trainees to roughly 13,000, a spokeswoman for the FAA said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spain, France and Germany were the most popular Erasmus destinations for British students and trainees.

From BBC

The UK sent out 9,900 students and trainees to other countries as part of the scheme that year, while 16,100 came the other way.

From BBC

“That’s the first thing I tell my trainees: This job is not for everyone.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A novel based on his exploits, “Reminiscences of a Stock Operator,” remains a must-read for hedge fund trainees.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• apprentice
• cadet
• learner
• pupil