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Definition of electrician

electrician

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃ.ən/
e · lec · tri · cian
Adverb:electrically
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Plural:electricians
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Adjective:electric
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electrician Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical wiring, circuits, and equipment.

Example

"We hired a licensed electrician to rewire the older section of the house and upgrade the circuit breaker panel."

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• Rhymes for electrician

• Nearby Words

electrical
electrically
electricals
electrician
electricity
electrics
electrification

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century from 'electric' plus the suffix '-ian' (originally denoting a scientist studying electricity, and later shifting to a skilled tradesperson). 'Electric' derives from New Latin 'electricus' ('resembling amber'), from Ancient Greek 'ēlektron' ('amber'), because rubbing amber produces static electricity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electrician. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electrician
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