electrician
|e-lec-tric-ian|
B1
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/
Electrical expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'electrician' originates from the word 'electric,' which comes from the Latin word 'electricus,' meaning 'of amber' or 'produced from amber by friction.'
Historical Evolution
'electric' transformed from the Latin 'electricus' to the modern English word 'electrician' by adding the suffix '-ian' to denote a person specializing in electricity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to someone dealing with electricity, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment.
The electrician fixed the wiring in the house.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39