noun

maintainer

maintainer, caretaker, custodian

The software maintainer fixed the bug.

The software maintainer fixed the bug.

He is the maintainer of the building's systems.

He is the maintainer of the building's systems.

((a/the)) maintainer ((of sth.)) a person who maintains something The maintainer of the park is responsible for its upkeep.

Synonyms: caretaker, custodian, administrator, keeper

From the verb 'maintain' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who maintains'. 'Maintain' comes from Old French 'maintenir', 'to hold in the hand'.

Think of a person (-er) who 'maintains' something, keeping it in good condition. This could be software, a park, or a building.

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