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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

electrician

ih-lehk-TRIHSHN

Electrician (noun) means a skilled tradesperson who installs and repairs electrical wiring and equipment. Example: “We called an electrician to fix the faulty wiring.”

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A skilled tradesperson who installs and repairs electrical wiring and equipment.
"We called an electrician to fix the faulty wiring."
"She trained as an electrician after finishing school."

How to use electrician

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tradesperson who works with electrical systems and wiring.

Common pairings
qualified electrician call an electrician

Word forms

electricians plural

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Etymology

Formed from electric plus the suffix -ian, denoting a person's profession.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “electrician” mean?

The word “electrician” means a skilled tradesperson who installs and repairs electrical wiring and equipment. In plain terms, a tradesperson who works with electrical systems and wiring.

How do you pronounce “electrician”?

“Electrician” is pronounced ih-lehk-TRIHSHN (/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “electrician” in a sentence?

Here is “electrician” used in a sentence: “We called an electrician to fix the faulty wiring.”

What part of speech is “electrician”?

“Electrician” is a noun.

Is “electrician” a common word?

“Electrician” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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