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caretaker

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of caretaker

1 a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner

  • hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months
Synonyms of caretaker

custodian, guardian, janitor, keeper, warden, watchman
Words Related to caretaker

cocurator, curator

sexton, steward

2 a person who has responsibility for the care of another

  • most primary caretakers of elderly parents are women
Synonyms of caretaker

caregiver, carer, guardian
Words Related to caretaker

foster parent

babysitter, minder, nanny (also nannie), nurse, sitter

custodian, guard, keep, keeper, protector

attendant, chaperone (or chaperon), companion
Near Antonyms of caretaker

charge, client, dependent, ward

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