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Synonyms & Similar Words
guardian
custodian
keeper
minder
watcher
attendant
nurse
curator
steward
warden
supervisor
overseer
administrator
manager
caretaker
maintainer
preserver
conservator
protector
defender
safeguarder
trustee
guardianian
housekeeper
janitor
concierge
porter
usher
monitor
sentinel
chaperone
escort
companion
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assistant
helper
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representative
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Meaning of Caretaker
A person who has been entrusted with the care and management of something or someone.
Definitions
- A person who takes care of a building, a person, or an animal, typically on a temporary basis.
- * A person who has been entrusted with the care and management of something or someone, such as a property, a child, or a pet.
Etymology of Caretaker
The word "caretaker" originated in the mid-17th century, from the phrase "to take care of", with "caretaker" emerging as a noun to describe a person who takes care of something or someone.
Historically, the term was used to describe a person who managed or took care of a property, a person, or an animal on a temporary basis, often in the absence of the owner or primary caregiver.
Example Uses
- The caretaker of the estate ensured that the gardens were well-maintained and the house was secure.
- * She hired a caretaker to look after her elderly mother while she was away on vacation.
- * The school appointed a new caretaker to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings.