
Minder
Caring Role
Minder suggests a nurturing and protective responsibility, often in personal or informal settings.
The after-school minder helps them with homework.
Usually Paid
A minder often refers to someone who is paid for their services, unlike a parent or guardian.
They hired a minder for the summer.
Temporary Care
A minder usually cares for someone temporarily and is not a permanent caregiver.
Their vacation minder will feed the cats. Compare with
CaretakerCustodianGuardianKeeperOverseerProtectorSupervisorWatchman
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