caretaker

Meaning

Noun

1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
2. (uncommon) Synonym of caregiver (“a person who provides care to another”).

Adj

Temporary, on a short term basis.

Synonyms

janitor

custodian

keeper

caregiver

guardian

watchman

guard

💂

administrator

superintendent

carer

watcher

helper

porter

sentinel

advisor

supervisor

manager

doorkeeper

attendant

cleaner

security guard

sentry

steward

stewardess

stopgap

super

supercargo

tender

trustee

tutor

warden

watch

⌚

legal guardian

house-sitter

supervision

The Order

The Commission

Thai guard

Thai sentry

Thai watchman

zookeeper

attender

bodyguard

claimant

claimer

commissary

concierge

foreman

gaffer

guarantor

Translations

conserje

concierge

gardien

💂

Hausmeister

custode

portero

cuidador

bidello

zelador

Tierpfleger

επιστάτης

porteiro

conciërge

huisbewaarder

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/

Etymology

From care + taker.