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Etymology

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    From technic + -ian.

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    Noun

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    technician (plural technicians)

    1. A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.
      Synonyms: tech (clipping), techie, technologist (often synonymous)
      Antonym: Luddite
      Coordinate terms: engineer, mechanic
      The lift technician found the reason the lift wasn't working.

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    Descendants

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    • Amharic: ቴክኒሺያን (teknišiyan)

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