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beekeeper

American  
[bee-kee-per] / ˈbiˌki pər /

noun

  1. a person who raises honeybees; apiculturist.

beekeeper British  
/ ˈbiːˌkiːpə /

noun

  1. a person who keeps bees for their honey; apiarist

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  • beekeeping noun

Etymology

Origin of beekeeper

First recorded in 1810–20; bee 1 + keeper

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