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.

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Origin of librarian

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

OTHER WORDS FROM librarian

sub·li·brar·i·an, noun

Words nearby librarian

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

curator, cataloger

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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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