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caregiver

American  
[kair-giv-er] / ˈkɛərˌgɪv ər /

noun

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

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

caregiver British  
/ ˈkɛəˌɡɪvə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of caregiver

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

Example Sentences

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"Children are sponges and they learn best from face-to-face time with a key caregiver - a parent, a teacher."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Oklahoma became the first state in 2023 to pass a comprehensive statewide caregiver tax credit, followed by Nebraska in 2024.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The findings have important implications for pediatric medicine, public health policy, and caregiver education.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Barrios makes $19 an hour as an in-home caregiver to other clients in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

It was awkward to require Social Security numbers from any parent or caregiver who was going to drive a kid over to our house to play.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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