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US/ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃ.ən/
UK/ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃ.ən/
a person whose job is to install and repair electrical wiring and equipment
In context
We called an electrician because half the lights in the house stopped working.
The electrician replaced the old wiring in the kitchen.
He trained as an electrician and now runs his own small company.
Words that go with electrician
verb + noun
- call an electricianCall an electrician before you touch the wires.
- hire an electricianWe had to hire an electrician for the new lights.
adjective + noun
- qualified electricianOnly a qualified electrician should do this work.
- licensed electricianAlways use a licensed electrician.
noun + noun
- apprentice electricianHe started as an apprentice electrician at eighteen.
verb + preposition
- train as an electricianShe trained as an electrician after school.