What does "electrician" mean?

A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

What is a synonym for "electrician"?

Common synonyms include: lineman, builder, craftsman, linesman, radio technician.

Pronounced //ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən//.

//ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.
2
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines wordnet
3
A scientist who studies electricity. archaic

"Next week the electrician is coming to fix the wires."

From electric + -ian.

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