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librarian

Pronunciation: /laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/

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

noun

  1. The keeper, manager of a library.
  2. One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
  3. A person who processes and organizes information.

Etymology

From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

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