janitor
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noun \ˈja-nə-tər\Definition of JANITOR
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: one who keeps the premises of a building (as an apartment or office) clean, tends the heating system, and makes minor repairs
— jan·i·to·ri·al \ˌja-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective
See Examples of JANITOR
- <got a job as the night janitor at the elementary school>
- <according to popular Christian tradition, St. Peter acts as janitor at heaven's pearly gates>
Origin of JANITOR
Latin, from janus arch, gate
First Known Use: 1629
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