# electrician

/ɪɫɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ (US) · /ɪlɪktɹˈɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/electrician
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

- The electrician fixed the broken light switch in the kitchen.
- We had to hire a qualified electrician to rewire the entire house before we could move in.
- The industrial electrician spent the morning troubleshooting the complex wiring of the factory's automated assembly line to prevent a costly production delay.

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