caretakernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkeəˌteɪ.kər/us/ˈkerˌteɪ.kɚ/caretaker noun [ C ] (IN A BUILDING)
UK US or Scottish English janitor, US also custodian a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
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Protection and protectors
- aegis
- auspices
- bailiff
- bandobast
- beefeater
- buffer
- conservation
- guard
- homeland security
- janitor
- minder
- night watchman
- passive immunity
- preservation
- ranger
- sentinel
- shield
- warden
- watchman
- watchtower
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caretaker noun [ C ] (GIVES CARE)
US UK carer someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, or sick
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People who help or serve people professionally
- aid worker
- attendant
- au pair
- buddy
- busboy
- caregiver
- companion
- concierge
- court
- customer service
- demonstrator
- equerry
- FAE
- lady-in-waiting
- mentor
- right-hand man
- roadie
- social worker
- sommelier
- warden
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caretaking
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkeəˌteɪ.kɪŋ/us/ˈkerˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
caretaking staff/duties