noun
gatekeeper
GAYT-kee-puh
Gatekeeper (noun) means a person or group that controls who or what gets access to something. Example: “Editors act as gatekeepers deciding which stories get published.”
noun
1
A person or group that controls who or what gets access to something.
"Editors act as gatekeepers deciding which stories get published."
"The receptionist is the office's unofficial gatekeeper."
2
A person who physically guards or watches over a gate.
"The old gatekeeper lived in a small lodge by the estate entrance."
How to use gatekeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who controls access or decides who is allowed through — literally at a gate, or figuratively in an organization or process.
Common pairings
act as gatekeeper
gatekeeper role
bypass the gatekeeper
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Word forms
- Plural
- gatekeepers
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Etymology
From "gate" plus "keeper."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for gatekeeper
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What does “gatekeeper” mean?
The word “gatekeeper” means a person or group that controls who or what gets access to something. In plain terms, someone who controls access or decides who is allowed through — literally at a gate, or figuratively in an organization or process.
How do you pronounce “gatekeeper”?
“Gatekeeper” is pronounced GAYT-kee-puh (/ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gatekeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “gatekeeper” used in a sentence: “Editors act as gatekeepers deciding which stories get published.”
What part of speech is “gatekeeper”?
“Gatekeeper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “gatekeeper” have?
“Gatekeeper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or group that controls who or what gets access to something.
