caretaker

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

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From care + taker.

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caretaker (plural caretakers)

1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.
2. Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

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caretaker (not comparable)

1. Temporary, on a short term basis.

   Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.

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