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caregiver

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for caregiver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person who looks after someone who is ill, elderly, or unable to care for themselves.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

PCP health professional health care provider primary care provider

How to use caregiver

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

family caregiver primary caregiver caregiver burnout

Etymology

From care + giver — literally "one who gives care."

Full origin of caregiver →

Frequently asked questions

What does “caregiver” mean?

The word “caregiver” means a person who looks after someone who is ill, elderly, or unable to care for themselves. In plain terms, someone, often a family member or professional, who takes on the daily responsibility of looking after another person.

How do you pronounce “caregiver”?

“Caregiver” is pronounced KEH-uh-gih-vuh (/ˈkɛɹɡɪvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “caregiver” in a sentence?

Here is “caregiver” used in a sentence: “His daughter became his full-time caregiver after the stroke.”

What part of speech is “caregiver”?

“Caregiver” is a noun.

Is “caregiver” a common word?

“Caregiver” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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