English

Etymology

From + .

Noun

1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.
2. Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

Adjective

1. temporary|Temporary, on a short term basis.
2. : Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.

Translations

• Chinese: 監護工
• Finnish: väliaikainen, virkaa tekevä

• French: gardien
• Maori: kaitiaki

de:caretaker hu:caretaker pl:caretaker ru:caretaker fi:caretaker ta:caretaker vi:caretaker zh:caretaker