Definition of tradespeople
: people engaged in trade
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Chefs were just starting to being thought of skilled craftsmen, women and tradespeople, but also thought leaders, influencers, and media icons.
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My experience is not uncommon among homeowners looking to hire tradespeople.
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The practice dates back to the medieval times, when tradespeople clamored to earn the royal seal of approval as a way of signaling to the public that their goods and services were — literally — fit for a king or queen.
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The full-time employees losing their jobs include electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other skilled tradespeople needed to operate and maintain a large events venue.
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Her neighborhood and church were filled with the tradespeople who groomed the gardens, sheared the sheep or ran the printing press in the historic area.
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Finding a qualified contractor to perform repairs can be challenging because of a widespread shortage of skilled tradespeople.
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Nine years later, the town abolished slavery, and African-Americans worked as tradespeople, laborers, whalers, and mariners.
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Sales to plumbers and other tradespeople comprise 40% of the company’s revenue, Menear says.
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First Known Use of tradespeople
circa 1652
TRADESPEOPLE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of tradespeople for English Language Learners
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: people who work in a trade : people whose professions require special skills and work that is done with the hands
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: people who own and run shops : shopkeepers or merchants
TRADESPEOPLE Defined for Kids
Definition of tradespeople for Students
: people engaged in occupations requiring manual or mechanical skill
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