caretaker
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/ˈkerteɪkər/
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/ˈkeəteɪkə(r)/
noun
R
A person who looks after a building, like a school or apartment building.
The caretaker made sure the school was clean and safe for the students.
R
A person who takes care of a house or land for the owner while they are away.
They believe they are caretakers of the land for future generations.
R
A person like a teacher, parent, or nurse who takes care of others.
The nurse is a caretaker for the patients in the hospital.
adjective
R
In charge temporarily, until a new leader or government is chosen.
She was the caretaker manager until they found a new director.
translation
A person who looks after a building, like a school or apartment building.; A person who takes care of a house or land for the owner while they are away.; A person like a teacher, parent, or nurse who takes care of others.
In charge temporarily, until a new leader or government is chosen.
Word Forms
Plural
caretakers