caregiver
noun
a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.
caregivers
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pluralof caregiver.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But now that we know that cats are attempting to communicate with us, is there a way for pet caregivers to better understand what a cat is attempting to say?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
National advocacy groups are campaigning for policies that would strengthen the long-term workforce - including ones that "would expand legal pathways for international caregivers".
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Many patients will abruptly lose caregivers who have been with them for years, and facilities that are already strained will be even more short-staffed.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
As dementia diagnoses rise, patients and caregivers are choosing to continue traveling to enhance their quality of life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Court ruled these tenants could be held civilly liable for the nonviolent behavior of their children and caregivers.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
