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caretaker

/ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/

noun

Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
Similar: concierge, janitor
Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

adjective

Temporary, on a short term basis.
"Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final."
Similar: interim

Synonymsinterim

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