janitor
Translation
janitor, custodian
Examples
The janitor cleans the school every night.
The janitor cleans the school every night.
Please call the janitor if the light is broken.
Please call the janitor if the light is broken.
Grammar Patterns
a janitor a person who cleans and maintains a building The school hired a new janitor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: custodian, caretaker, cleaner
Etymology
From Latin 'ianitor' (doorkeeper), derived from 'ianua' (door). Related to Janus, the Roman god of doorways.
Memory Tips
Think of the Roman god Janus, the god of doors and gates. A janitor is like a modern keeper of the doors.