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curator

Main Entry:: cu·ra·tor
Pronunciation:: \ˈkyu̇r-ˌā-tər, kyu̇-ˈrā-, ˈkyu̇r-ə-\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Latin, from curare to care, from cura care
Date:: 1561

: one who has the care and superintendence of something ; especially : one in charge of a museum, zoo, or other place of exhibit

— cu·ra·to·ri·al

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\ˌkyu̇r-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

— cu·ra·tor·ship

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\ˈkyu̇r-ˌā-tər-ˌship, kyu̇-ˈrā-, ˈkyu̇r-ə-\ noun

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