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 \ˌkyu̇r-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

— cu·ra·tor·ship \ˈkyu̇r-ˌā-tər-ˌship, kyu̇-ˈrā-, ˈkyu̇r-ə-\ noun