"caregiver" meaning in English

See caregiver in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: caregivers [plural]
Etymology: From care + giver. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*ǵeh₂r-}}, {{af|en|care|giver}} care + giver Head templates: {{en-noun}} caregiver (plural caregivers)
  1. (Canada, US, Philippines) A carer; a person who looks after another person. Wikipedia link: en:caregiver Tags: Canada, Philippines, US Categories (topical): Occupations, People Synonyms: carer [Australia, UK], care-giver Derived forms: caregive, caregiver register

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