caretaker

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of CARETAKER

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner <hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months>

Synonyms caretaker, guardian, janitor, keeper, warden, watchman

Related Words cocurator, curator; sexton, steward

a person who has responsibility for the care of another <most primary caretakers of elderly parents are women>

Synonyms carer, caretaker, guardian

Related Words foster parent; babysitter, minder, nanny (also nannie), nurse, sitter; custodian, guard, keep, keeper, protector; attendant, chaperone (or chaperon), companion

Near Antonyms charge, client, dependent, ward

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