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electrician

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ɪɫɛkˈtɹɪʃən// UK //ɪlɪktɹˈɪʃən// elec·tri·cian Archaic

n. a person whose job is to put in, check, and fix electrical wires and equipment. You call them when your lights or power outlets stop working.

n. a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electrical systems and equipment. Refers to a skilled trade professional.


SIMPLE

The electrician fixed the broken light switch in the kitchen.

CONTEXTUAL

We had to hire a qualified electrician to rewire the entire house before we could move in.

COMPLEX

The industrial electrician spent the morning troubleshooting the complex wiring of the factory's automated assembly line to prevent a costly production delay.

Synonyms
Origin

From electric + -ian.

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