caretaker

Caretaker is defined as a person who tends to someone or something.

(noun)

An example of a caretaker is a nurse who assists the elderly.

The definition of caretaker is having power that is not permanent.

(adjective)

An example of caretaker used as an adjective is in the phrase "caretaker director," which means a temporary director.

See caretaker in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person hired to take care of something or someone, esp. of a house, estate, etc. for an owner who is not always in residence; custodian
a person temporarily carrying out the duties as of an office
a person who takes care of someone else; often, specif., caregiver

adjective

holding power temporarily; interim: a caretaker government

See caretaker in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One that is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or a person; a custodian.
One that temporarily performs the duties of an office: The government resigned, but the premier served as caretaker until new leaders could be elected.

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