librarian

[ lahy-brair-ee-uh n ]

/ laɪˈbrɛər i ən /

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noun

a person trained in library science and engaged in library service.

a person in charge of a library, especially the chief administrative officer of a library.

a person who is in charge of any specialized body of literature, as a collection of musical scores.

Nearby words

libidinous, libido, libman-sacks endocarditis, libor , libra, librarian, librarianship, library, library binding, library card, library edition

Origin of librarian

First recorded in 1660–70; libr(ary) + -arian

Related forms

sub·li·brar·i·an, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for librarian

librarian

/ (laɪˈbrɛərɪən) /

noun

a person in charge of or assisting in a library

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