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Meaning of watchkeeper
A person who watches or guards something.
Etymology of watchkeeper
The word "watchkeeper" has its roots in the Old English words "wæccan" meaning "to wake" or "to watch" and "cēpan" meaning "to keep", with the suffix "-er" added to form an agent noun, indicating a person who performs the action of watching and keeping.
The term has been used since the 15th century to refer to a person who watches or guards something, and has evolved to include various contexts such as maritime, military, and industrial settings.
Synonyms
guardian
custodian
sentinel
caretaker
keeper
observer
monitor
lookout
spotter
watcher
sentry
defender
protector
safeguard
overseer
supervisor
warden
attendant
patrol
scout
picket
garrison
vigilante
defender
champion
preservationist
conservator
curator
steward
marshal
ranger
patrolman
guard
chaperone
escort
bodyguard
minder
babysitter
nursemaid
duenna
companion
attendant
aide
assistant
associate
deputy
lieutenant
second
subordinate
helper
auxiliary
adjunct
coadjutor
Definitions
- A person who watches or guards something, especially a person employed to watch for fires, intruders, etc.
- * A person responsible for the maintenance and operation of a particular system or device.
Usage Examples
- The watchkeeper on the ship was responsible for scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.
- * The museum hired a watchkeeper to guard the valuable artifacts during the night.
- * The watchkeeper at the power plant monitored the systems to ensure they were running smoothly.
Antonyms
neglecter
abandoner
deserter
quitter
leaver
withdrawer
retreater
fugitive
escapee
absconder
truant
delinquent
offender
culprit
wrongdoer
malefactor
vandal
destroyer
saboteur
wrecker
dismantler
demolisher
ransacker
plunderer
pillager
marauder
attacker
aggressor
invader
trespasser
intruder