janitorial

Variant of janitor

janitor definition

jani·tor (jan′i tər)

noun

  1. Now Rare a doorman or doorkeeper
  2. the custodian of a building, who maintains the heating system, does routine repairs, general cleaning, etc.

Etymology: L, doorkeeper < janua, door < janus, arched passageway: see Janus

Related Forms:

  • janitorial jan′i·to′·rial (-i tôr′ē əl) adjective

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