internship

Etymology

From intern + -ship.

noun

1. A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.
   From the job seeker's point of view, however, it may be best to stay in school for an internship—if you can afford the time and expense. That way, some career advisers say, you can maximize your marketability to get the hottest job at the highest possible salary. 1998-12-13, Michelle Cottle, “The Importance Of Internship”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
   1. (US) The first year of a medical residency.
      Coordinate term: fellowship