n.
Pronunciation: ' ker- ˌ t ā -k ə r
Function: noun
Date: 1801
1 : one that gives physical or emotional care and support <served as caretaker to the younger children>
2 : one that takes care of the house or land of an owner who may be absent
3 : one temporarily fulfilling the function of office <a caretaker government>
– care · take \ - ˌ t ā k \ verb
– care · tak · ing noun