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Caretaker

KEH-rtay-kur

/ˈkɛˌrteɪkɜːr/

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caretaker

Dictionary meaning

A custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person).

Examples

  • I acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected.

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