janitor
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Definition of janitor
1 : one who keeps the premises of a building (such as an apartment or office) clean, tends the heating system, and makes minor repairs
2 : doorkeeper
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Synonyms
caretaker, custodian, guardian, keeper, warden, watchman
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But at China’s Sunny Optical Technology Group — whose stock has climbed faster than any other in MSCI Inc.’s global indexes over the past decade — the richest employees are just as likely to be factory workers, janitors and cafeteria chefs. — Fortune, "A 9,500% Stock Surge Turns Janitors Into Millionaires," 5 June 2018 The Oklahoma teachers' union wanted $10,000 raises for teachers; $5,000 raises for support staff, such as janitors and cafeteria workers; and $200 million in education funding. — Holly Yan, CNN, "Here's what teachers accomplished with their protests this year," 29 May 2018 Local fast food workers, janitors and hospital workers walked off their jobs Monday to join in a rally for the Fight for $15, the right to unionize and in defense of civil rights. — Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press, "Minimum wage protesters hit streets of Detroit, demand $15/hour and civil rights," 12 Feb. 2018 In Detroit, fast-food workers, janitors and hospital workers walked off their jobs around noon Monday and rallied at Detroit's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park to fight for a $15 minimum wage, the right to unionize and civil rights. — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, "Workers seek $15 wage, union rights in protests in many cities," 12 Feb. 2018 With a salary half that of a teacher, the janitor suddenly had a decision to make. — Erica L. Green, BostonGlobe.com, "Teachers unions hustle to ensure their survival after Janus decision," 14 July 2018 Francisco Acosta, the beloved Wesleyan janitor who received a last-minute reprieve from deportation in December, was awarded the university’s Peter Morgenstern-Clarren scholarship for his service and impact on students. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Wesleyan Janitor Facing Deportation Honored By University For Service To Students," 28 June 2018 One of them, Taylor, then reportedly hid in a janitor’s closet as Cruz opened fire. — Greg Norman, Fox News, "2 Parkland baseball coaches who failed to confront Nikolas Cruz first to lose jobs over massacre," 27 June 2018 The campaign launch comes nearly a month before the janitors' contracts expires on July 31. — Detroit Free Press, "Janitors to rally for higher wages today in downtown Detroit," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'janitor.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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janitor
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English Language Learners Definition of janitor
: a person who cleans a building and makes minor repairs
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Kids Definition of janitor
: a person who takes care of a building (as a school)
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