caretaker

//ˈkeəˌteɪkə(r)//
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Noun

caretakerSingular
caretakersPlural
1

A person employed to look after a building, property, or estate, especially when the owner is absent.

The caretaker checks the building every evening before locking up.

2

A person who looks after someone who is sick, elderly, or disabled.

She works as a caretaker for her elderly grandmother.

Adjective

caretakerCanonical form
1

Holding power or office temporarily; interim.

The caretaker government will remain in power until the elections.

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