Caregiver
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛəɡɪvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caregiver is a noun meaning (Canada, US, Philippines) A carer; a person who looks after another person.
Meaning
(Canada, US, Philippines) A carer; a person who looks after another person.
Example Sentences
The coronavirus has turned caregivers around the world into homeschoolers.
‘Caregivers in this role can suffer as much as the patients. It can be very stressful.’
Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill spouse or family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and expensive for the caregiver in more ways than one.
Word Forms
- caregivers
- care-giver
Synonyms for caregiver
Depending on context, synonyms include carer.
Antonyms for caregiver
Common opposites include caree.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include babysitter, homemaker, baby-sitter, nurse, carer, parent.
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Sources & Attribution
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