caregiver

[ kair-giv-er ]

noun

1. a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.
2. an adult who cares for an infant or child.

caregiver

/ ˈkɛəˌɡɪvə /

noun

1. a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relative Also calledcarer

Word History and Origins

Origin of caregiver¹

First recorded in 1980–85; care + giver ( def )

Example Sentences

“It’s a big loss for the community,” said actor Hailie Sahar, who is preparing to play Java in a biopic and was one of her primary caregivers over the last two years.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a whole page called the Aging and Disability Resource Connection that helps older Angelenos find a caregiver, navigate health insurance and even offers legal services.

From Los Angeles Times

For Wells, that meant talking about being a caregiver for his father, who died of brain cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s also working on a book for caregivers, which she first announced in February.

From Los Angeles Times

And the social and emotional toll caused by the loss of family members and caregivers can continue to impact people’s health generations after a conflict ends.

From Salon

Related Words

• au pair
• babysitter
• caretaker
• custodian
• nanny
• nurse