noun

custodian

custodian, caretaker, janitor, guardian

The school custodian cleans the classrooms every night.

The school caretaker cleans the classrooms every night.

He is the custodian of the rare book collection.

He is the custodian of the rare book collection.

a/the custodian ((of sth.)) a person who takes care of (sth.) The custodian of the museum is very knowledgeable.

Synonyms: janitor, caretaker, keeper, guardian

From Latin 'custos' (guardian). The '-ian' suffix denotes a person with a particular skill or job.

Think of a 'custodian' as someone who has 'custody' of a place or thing.

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