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
Each time I asked someone a question, I noticed them glance at the minder over my shoulder before answering that everything was "fine", apart from a few comments about high prices.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
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
There’s no minder urging her to curtail the infectious spontanaity.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023
The minder is idling on the steps of his trailer, a smug smile on his face.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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