noun

curator

curator

The museum curator gave us a tour.

The museum curator gave us a tour.

She is the curator of the new art exhibition.

She is the curator of the new art exhibition.

((a curator)) ((of sth.)) a person in charge of a museum or exhibition The curator of the museum is very knowledgeable.

Synonyms: keeper, custodian, conservator

From the Latin word 'curare', which means 'to take care of'. A curator 'cares for' the items in a museum or gallery.

A curator takes 'care' of a collection. The words 'curator' and 'care' are related through their Latin root.

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