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.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA tradesperson who works with electrical systems and wiring.
Common pairings
qualified electrician
call an electrician
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Word forms
- Plural
- electricians
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Etymology
Formed from electric plus the suffix -ian, denoting a person's profession.
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Rhymes for electrician
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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.
