different between caretaker vs chowkidar

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

Translations

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chowkidar

English

Alternative forms

  • chokedar
  • chokidar
  • chowkedar
  • chaukidar
  • chaukidari
  • chawkidar
  • chawkidari

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi ??????? (cauk?d?r).

Noun

chowkidar (plural chowkidars)

  1. (India) watchman, caretaker, gatekeeper; one who inhabits a "chowki", police station or guard house.

References

  • Glossary to accompany Salman Rushdie

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