minder
Americannoun
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Chiefly British. a person who looks after something (usually used in combination).
a baby-minder.
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British. foster child.
noun
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someone who looks after someone or something
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short for childminder
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slang an aide to someone in public life, esp a politician or political candidate, who keeps control of press and public relations
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slang someone acting as a bodyguard, guard, or assistant, esp in the criminal underworld
Etymology
Origin of minder
1400–50; late Middle English: one who remembers. See mind, -er 1
Example Sentences
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A requirement that drones remain within sight of a human minder had been a major hurdle to expanding the delivery method.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
His wife is a self-employed child minder and earns around £10,000 a year.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024
Team Copilot, announced on Tuesday, will serve as a designated meeting minder, taking notes, summarizing the most important information and tracking deadlines.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
Foremost among them, aside from Sanada, is Anna Sawai as Mariko, a haunted noblewoman and Christian convert whom Toranaga assigns to Blackthorne as his interpreter and minder.
From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2024
Her minder automat sat in the corner asleep.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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