English Explanatory Dictionary

electrician

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.
  2. A scientist who studies electricity.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-electrician.wav /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɛləkʈriʃ(ɪ)jən/

Word forms

electrician electricians

Etymology

From electric + -ian.

Related words

electric electronic electrical electricity electromagnetic

Derived words

state electrician
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