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caregiver

English

Alternative forms

  • care-giver

Etymology

From care +? giver.

Noun

caregiver (plural caregivers)

  1. (Canada, US) A carer.

Synonyms

  • carer (UK, Australia)

Derived terms

  • caregive

Translations

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caretaker

English

Etymology

From care +? taker.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /?k???te?.k?/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /?k???te?.k?/

Noun

caretaker (plural caretakers)

  1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
    Synonyms: (British) concierge, janitor
  2. Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

Translations

Adjective

caretaker (not comparable)

  1. (chiefly Britain) Temporary, on a short term basis.
    Synonym: interim

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