caretaker
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care·tak·er

noun \ˈker-ˌtā-kər\

Definition of CARETAKER

1
: one that gives physical or emotional care and support <served as caretaker to the younger children>
2
: one that takes care of the house or land of an owner who may be absent
3
: one temporarily fulfilling the function of office <a caretaker government>
care·take \-ˌtāk\ verb
care·tak·ing noun

Examples of CARETAKER

  1. We have a caretaker who watches the place for us while we are away.
  2. <hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months>

First Known Use of CARETAKER

1801

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