What is another word for caretakers?

Pronunciation: [kˈe͡əte͡ɪkəz] (IPA)

Caretakers are responsible for taking care of someone or something. People who take care of animals are called animal caretakers. These people ensure that the animals are fed, properly exercised, groomed, and healthy. Caretakers may also be called guardians, stewards, protectors, or custodians. A guardian is someone who is responsible for taking care of someone who is unable to take care of themselves. A steward is someone who manages land, goods or property. A protector is someone who ensures the safety and well-being of others. A custodian is responsible for the care and maintenance of buildings or other property. All of these words are synonyms for caretakers and all refer to people who are responsible for taking care of something.

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Usage examples for Caretakers

They were both the products and caretakers of a system that placed control of public affairs in the hands of an aristocratic class, and at any time in the County's history up to mid-nineteenth century a list of the County's justices was certain to include the best leadership the County had.
"The Fairfax County Courthouse"
Ross D. Netherton Ruby Waldeck
Two years previously he had died, and she had gone to live at her old home in England,-the Manor House, Woodleigh, which had been in the hands of caretakers since her parents' death.
"Antony Gray,--Gardener"
Leslie Moore
He and his wife had been left in charge as caretakers.
"Antony Gray,--Gardener"
Leslie Moore

Famous quotes with Caretakers

  • More than 100 people are involved in a transplant operation... and we can't waste time and resources if there is a chance the caretakers aren't up for an awesome responsibility.
    Leonard Bailey
  • Most families need both parents to work. Moms need to be able to work and earn fair pay and have the flexibility in their jobs to also be primary caretakers.
    Joan Blades
  • I maintain that if there is such a thing as a true and honest environmentalist, it's people like Slim and hopefully me, who have been caretakers of the land all our lives, along with the generations before us.
    Wilford Brimley
  • Caring for children is a dance between setting appropriate limits as caretakers and avoiding unnecessary power struggles that result in unhappiness.
    Charlotte Davis Kasl
  • I think women are natural caretakers. They take care of everybody. They take care of their husbands and their kids and their dogs, and don't spend a lot of time just getting back and taking time out.
    Reese Witherspoon

Related words: caretaker, caregiver, caregiver jobs, senior caretaker, caretaker duties

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