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Volontariat

journalism traineeship

noun vo-lon-ta-ri-AHT Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from French volontaire (volunteer)

Also means

internship

Usage Note

Volontariat is the structured traineeship that aspiring German journalists complete at a media outlet. The trainee is a Volontär. Stress falls on the final syllable. Plural: Volontariate.

Examples

"Nach dem Studium begann sie ein Volontariat bei der Zeitung."

Natural Translation

After her studies she began a traineeship at the newspaper.

Literal Translation

After the studies began she a traineeship at the newspaper.

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