Caretaker

/ˈkɛrˌteɪkər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who takes care of a place or a person.

After the death of the owner, the caretaker continued to manage the estate.

A person who temporarily assumes responsibility for something.

The caretaker of the museum ensured all artifacts were properly maintained.

A person responsible for the upkeep of a facility or property.

The building caretaker reported that repairs were needed in the lobby.

Combination of 'care' (Old English 'carian') and 'taker' (one who takes).

caretaker government

A temporary government that manages routine or emergency affairs.

caretaker role

A temporary position in which someone looks after responsibilities for another.

guardian

A person who protects or defends something.

custodian

A person in charge of the maintenance of a place.

A person who is overly cautious or protective.

He's such a caretaker, he won't let them out of his sight.

Someone who takes on extra responsibilities unwillingly.

At work, I feel like I'm the caretaker because I have to do all the extra tasks.