"gatekeeper" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡeɪt.kiː.pə/ [UK], /ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gatekeeper.wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-gatekeeper.wav [US] Forms: gatekeeper [singular], gatekeepers [plural]
Etymology: gate + keeper Etymology templates: {{compound|gate|keeper}} gate + keeper Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A gatekeeper is a person who controls the access to something or somebody.
    Sense id: simple-gatekeeper-en-noun-XXgfHtPN
     
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