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English noun: keeper

1. keeper (person) someone in charge of other people


SamplesAm I my brother's keeper?.


Broader (hypernym)defender, guardian, protector, shielder


Narrower (hyponym)baby farmer, baby minder, baby-sitter, babyminder, babysitter, gaoler, jailer, jailor, minder, nanny, nurse, nursemaid, prison guard, screw, sitter, turnkey

2. keeper (person) one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals


Synonymscustodian, steward


Broader (hypernym)defender, guardian, protector, shielder


Narrower (hyponym)caretaker, conservator, critter sitter, curator, game warden, gamekeeper, greenskeeper, house sitter, janitor, lighthouse keeper, pet sitter, zoo keeper









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