huoltaja — meaning in English

English meaning

• caretaker noun A person employed to look after a building or property.
• custodian noun A person responsible for looking after or protecting something.
• guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.

Senses

huoltaja is used for these senses in English:

• caretaker Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
• custodian A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
• guardian (legal) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

caretaker — full definition

1. noun A person employed to look after a building or property.
2. adjective Temporarily holding a position or role until a permanent replacement is found.

custodian — full definition

1. noun A person responsible for looking after or protecting something.
2. noun US: a janitor or cleaner, especially in a school or office building.

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