Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One that is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or a person; a custodian.
- noun One that temporarily performs the duties of an office.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who takes care of something.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.
- noun Someone who takes care of a person; a
parent ,carer or otherguardian . - adjective
Temporary , on a short term basis.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
- noun an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily
Etymologies
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Examples
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The use of the word "caretaker" suggests Mr. Ahmadinejad's task as head of the oil ministry might be only temporary.
Ahmadinejad Steps In as Oil Ministry Chief Benoit Faucon 2011
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And the fact that he ` s in Kentucky with his family means he ` s willing to build what I call a caretaker support network, where there are people to back her up and make her feel like she has family around.
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'Women can be more prone, simply because they are biologically programmed to be nurturers and to have what we call a caretaker personality.
Home | Mail Online 2010
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The boys 'sole caretaker is Elaine, who also acts as their surrogate mother.
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Her imitation of a human caretaker is providing scientists with new insight into social learning and the evolution of speech.
Boing Boing 2009
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This caretaker is sacrificing her life to do this.
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The primary caretaker is considered to hold a very special place in the child's affections, distinct from his attachments to others (Bowlby, J 1969).
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It may be that a caretaker is deeply concerned for a depressed friend, but struggles to imagine their experience.
Commander in Grief 2005
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It may be that a caretaker is deeply concerned for a depressed friend, but struggles to imagine their experience.
Commander in Grief 2005
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It may be that a caretaker is deeply concerned for a depressed friend, but struggles to imagine their experience.
Commander in Grief 2005
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