Electrician
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃ.ən/noun
A person who installs and maintains electrical systems.
Did you know?The word 'electric' comes from the Greek 'ēlektron', which refers to amber, historically believed to hold mystical powers when rubbed.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἤλεκτρον (ēlektron)
“Amber, which was believed to have magical properties, especially when rubbed.”
17th Century
New Latin
electricus
“Of or pertaining to amber; later used to describe the phenomenon of electricity.”
18th Century
English
electric
“Pertaining to electricity, a term used to describe a force that could be harnessed.”
19th Century
English
electrician
“A person who works with or specializes in electric systems, emerging from the newfound understanding of electricity.”
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