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English noun: caretaker

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


Broader (hypernym)custodian, keeper, steward


Narrower (hyponym)concierge, sacristan, sexton, super, superintendent, verger

2. caretaker (person) an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily


SamplesHe acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected.


Broader (hypernym)functionary, official









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