noun

curator

curator, keeper

The curator gave us a tour of the museum.

The curator gave us a tour of the museum.

She is the curator of the new art exhibition.

She is the curator of the new art exhibition.

((a/the)) curator ((of sth.)) a keeper of a museum or other collection She is the curator of the new art exhibition.

Synonyms: keeper, custodian, conservator

From Latin 'curare' meaning 'to take care of'. A curator is someone who 'cares for' a collection.

A curator 'cures' or takes care of a collection of art or artifacts. Think of 'care'.

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