caregiver

[kair-giv-er]

noun

1. a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.

2. an adult who cares for an infant or child.

caregiver

/ ˈkɛəˌɡɪvə /

noun

1. Also called: carer. a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relative

Word History and Origins

Origin of caregiver¹

First recorded in 1980–85; care + giver ( def. )

Example Sentences

Through Facebook she found her most valuable lifeline, a twice-weekly Zoom support group for caregivers.

From Los Angeles Times

Long-time dog caregivers allege they are being harassed, assaulted and threatened, often by their own neighbours, who now believe feeding strays is illegal.

From BBC

Williams is a full-time caregiver for both her daughter, who is blind and has cerebral palsy, and her sister, who is a veteran living with severe post-traumatic stress disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

She was the caregiver for Dale’s aging father, and in her spare time, a Michael Jackson impersonator.

From Los Angeles Times

Women, in particular, face entrenched gender roles that often leave them with limited support as primary caregivers.

From BBC

Related Words

• au pair 
• caretaker 
• custodian 
• nanny 
• nurse