electrician

American  

[ih-lek-trish-uhn, ee-lek-] / ɪ lɛkˈtrɪʃ ən, ˌi lɛk- /

noun

1. a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electric devices or electrical wiring.

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electrician British  

/ ˌiːlɛk-, ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices

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Etymology

Origin of electrician

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55; electric + -ian

Example Sentences

Skilled plumbers and electricians can take home good incomes soon after training, making vocational paths like trade schools and apprenticeships attractive alternatives to the conventional college route.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plumbers, electricians and other skilled trades will increasingly use AI to optimize supply ordering, research code compliance, perform complex diagnostics and even guide repairs.

From MarketWatch

Shaun, an electrician, is getting two weeks of paternity leave - the statutory minimum.

From BBC

An electrician for 14 years, Dale had only installed a rented defibrillator after hearing about them on an advanced first aid course.

From BBC

Mariyana Lords, a junior there, wants to do an apprenticeship to earn her journeyman electrician license.

From The Wall Street Journal