Definition of Caretaker
Caretaker
care·tak·er
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person hired to take care of land or look after a building when its owners are not present;
e.g. The caretaker of the estate was proud of the state of the grounds.
(noun)
a person who looks after people or animals and offers them physical care and sometimes emotional support;
e.g. She is the caretaker of their cat while they are on vacation.
(noun)
a person who occupies a position/office or fulfills a function temporarily;
e.g. She enjoyed a caretaker reign between those of two major leaders.
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