electrician

UK: ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃən | US: ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃən

Definition

  1. n. a person who installs, maintains, or repairs electrical equipment or wiring.

Structure
electr <electric>ician <skilled practitioner>electr <electric>ician <skilled practitioner>
Etymology

The word electrician emerged in the mid-18th century, combining electric (from the study of static electricity) with the occupational suffix -ician. It reflects the formalization of electrical work as a profession during the Industrial Revolution, as technology advanced beyond early experiments with amber and sparks.

Examples

  1. The electrician fixed the faulty wiring in our kitchen.

  2. To become a licensed electrician, one must complete years of training.

  3. The hospital called an electrician to repair the backup generator.

  4. Modern electricians often specialize in renewable energy systems.

  5. My uncle worked as an electrician for over 30 years.