trades·man

trades·man
/ˈtreıdzmən/ noun, pl -men /-mən/ [count]
1 : a person who works in a job that requires special skill or training

electricians, plumbers, and other tradesmen

He joined the tradesmen's union.

2 chiefly Brit : someone who sells or delivers goods; especially :shopkeeper

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