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Meaning of caretaker
A person who has the responsibility of taking care of something or someone.
Etymology of caretaker
The word "caretaker" originated in the mid-17th century, from the phrase "to take care of", with "care" coming from the Old English word "carian", meaning "to worry" or "to be concerned about", and "taker" coming from the Old English word "tacan", meaning "to take" or "to seize".
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who takes care of a building, a person, or an animal, typically on a temporary or long-term basis.
- * A person who has the responsibility of managing or overseeing a particular activity, organization, or property.
Usage Examples
- The caretaker of the old mansion was responsible for maintaining its grandeur and ensuring its preservation for future generations.
- * She worked as a caretaker for the elderly woman, helping her with daily tasks and providing companionship.
Antonyms
abandoner
deserter
rejecter
neglecter
disregarded
ignored
overlooked
abandoned
forsaken
neglected
dismissed
rejected
castaway
outcast
pariah
mismanager
destroyer
wrecker
vandal
saboteur
harmdoer
malefactor
wrongdoer
offender
culprit
delinquent