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caretaker

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/

The English word “caretaker” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
  2. Synonym of caregiver (“a person who provides care to another”).

adjective

  1. Temporary, on a short term basis.

Etymology

From care + taker.

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