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caregiver
The definition of a caregiver is a person who cares for someone who isn't able to take care of himself.
(noun)An example of caregiver is a babysitter.
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See caregiver in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
a person who takes care of someone requiring close attention, as a young child or an invalid
See caregiver in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.
- An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult.
Related Forms:
- careˈgivˌing adjective & n.
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