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a person who is in charge of the things in a museum, zoo, etc.
  • a curator seeking an addition to the collection

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The first known use of curator was in 1561

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“Curator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curator. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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