Branchman

/ˈbræntʃmən/ noun

Definition

A worker employed at a branch office or a person who climbs and prunes branches of trees.

Etymology

From branch + man, a straightforward English compound referring to someone associated with branches.

Kelly Says

Professional branchmen have an almost acrobatic skill set—they use ropes and chainsaws while balanced in trees, performing a dangerous job that most people never see but that keeps our urban trees healthy.

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Gender History

Traditionally gendered masculine, defaulting to 'man' for workers in organizational branch offices or railway branch operations, reflecting occupational segregation patterns of 19th-20th centuries.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'branch manager,' 'branch staff,' or 'branch coordinator' to refer to the role rather than the person's gender.

Inclusive Alternatives

["branch manager","branch coordinator","branch representative","branch operator"]

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