electrician — a person whose job is to install and repair electrical equipment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person whose job is to install and repair electrical equipment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlektrɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The electrician arrived with more tools than a NASA engineer.
- My dad thinks he's an electrician, but the fire department disagrees.
- The electrician will install new outlets in the kitchen tomorrow.
electrician
NOUN[/ɪˈlektrɪʃən/]
a person whose job is to install and repair electrical equipment
The electrician repaired the broken ceiling light.
The electrician carefully installed new wiring in the building. (⚡ Electricity + 🛠️ Repair → Electrician)
The electrician worked with the technician to finish the installation before completion.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek elektron, meaning 'amber.' Ancient Greeks discovered that rubbing amber produced static electricity, leading to the term 'electric' for phenomena related to this force. The suffix '-ian' was added to denote a person who works with or practices this trade.
Breakdown
electric (from Greek elektron, amber) + -ian (suffix denoting a person or professional practitioner).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The electrician arrived with more tools than a NASA engineer.”
“My dad thinks he's an electrician, but the fire department disagrees.”
“The electrician will install new outlets in the kitchen tomorrow.”
“She trained for two years to become a certified electrician.”
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