An electrician is a person whose job is to install and repair electrical equipment.
electrician in British English
(ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən, ˌiːlɛk-)
noun
a person whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices
electrician in American English
(ˌilɛkˈtrɪʃən; iˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən; ɪˈlɛktrɪʃən)
US
noun
a person whose work is the construction, repair, or installation of electric apparatus
Examples of 'electrician' in a sentence
electrician
Jobs up for grabs range from managers and receptionists to plumbers and electricians.
The Sun (2016)
Then they could afford plumbers, builders and electricians.
The Sun (2016)
The average age of builders and electricians is heading towards the fifties and sixties, and there are now more people leaving the industry than joining.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One is not superior to the other; plumbers, electricians and engineers are required as much as academics.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their father is a retired electrician and their mother works in admin.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Local builders and electricians have offered their help to make sure that the school is ready.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The company lets out its vans to small traders such as electricians and plumbers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Is advertising for an electrician discriminatory against plumbers?
The Sun (2010)
He now plans to train as a plumber or electrician.
The Sun (2014)
Costs spiralled as we summoned plumbers and electricians.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In the engine and battery compartments, amazing feats of improvisation were performed by electricians and engineers.
Max Hastings Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445 (2007)
Trained builders, electricians and carpenters keep an eye on their efforts.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
An emergency squad of 600 plumbers and electricians has been drafted in to repair the shambles.
The Sun (2016)
It offers tuition to become a plumber, electrician or gas engineer in flexible packages in centres nationwide.
The Sun (2009)
Now the former electrician is aiming to put the spark back into Wasps' fortunes.
The Sun (2010)
Former electrician did not win his first cap until he was 25 but became a fans' favourite for his total commitment.
The Sun (2014)
A welder, a carpenter, an electrician.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
My dad probably only spent a few thousand on renovations, as he had a friend who was a builder and electrician, and did him favours.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Whether you are interested in learning a new trade as a plumber, electrician or gas engineer, it can give you a great choice of practical skills.
The Sun (2008)
In other languages
electrician
British English: electrician /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən; ˌiːlɛk-/ NOUN
An electrician is a person whose job is to install and repair electrical equipment.