caretaker
/ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə//ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/
noun
- 1
Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
- 2
Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.
adjective
- 1
Temporary, on a short term basis.
“Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.”
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