houseperson

noun

house·per·son ˈhau̇s-ˌpər-sᵊn

: a person who does housekeeping

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1974, in the meaning defined above

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“Houseperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseperson. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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