electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən 
ē-
: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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Among those in support were dozens of members of local unions representing carpenters, electricians and plumbers.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Going to a trade school or seeking a two-year associate’s degree can put students on a direct path to get a job in a technical area, such as becoming a registered nurse or electrician.
—Shannon Pickett, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The Parade Studio team consists of approximately 27 painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, scenic/costume designers, electricians and engineers, who contribute over 8,000 hours of labor to prepare for the big day.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Or an electrician to wire up a few new outlets and a security light.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Going to a trade school or seeking a two-year associate’s degree can put students on a direct path to get a job in a technical area, such as becoming a registered nurse or electrician.
—Shannon Pickett, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The Parade Studio team consists of approximately 27 painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, scenic/costume designers, electricians and engineers, who contribute over 8,000 hours of labor to prepare for the big day.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Or an electrician to wire up a few new outlets and a security light.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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