minder

[ mahyn-der ]

noun

1. Chiefly British. a person who looks after something (usually used in combination):

   a baby-minder.

2. British. foster child.

minder

/ ˈmaɪndə /

noun

1. someone who looks after someone or something
2. short for childminder
3. slang.
   an aide to someone in public life, esp a politician or political candidate, who keeps control of press and public relations
4. slang.
   someone acting as a bodyguard, guard, or assistant, esp in the criminal underworld

Word History and Origins

Origin of minder¹

1400–50; late Middle English: one who remembers. See mind, -er ¹

Example Sentences

His wife is a self-employed child minder and earns around £10,000 a year.

From BBC

Team Copilot, announced on Tuesday, will serve as a designated meeting minder, taking notes, summarizing the most important information and tracking deadlines.

From Seattle Times

Because Israel refuses to let foreign press into Gaza, except in closely managed trips with minders, many Americans have no idea just how horrendous the humanitarian crisis is.

From Seattle Times

Embedded on the front line with the army in Omdurman, the BBC team's movements were carefully controlled - we had a minder with us and were not allowed to film military activity.

From BBC

Her minder automat warned her to slow down, but instead, she rushed through the doors, zipping around the exhibits, trying to hold back tears.

From Literature

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